Muon density spectra as a probe of the muon component predicted by air shower simulations
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A. Haungs”*, T. Antonib, W.D. Apela, F. Badea bt, K. Bekk”, A. Bercuciat, H. Bliimeratb, H. Bozdoga, I.M. Branc&, C. Biittner”, A. Chilingariand, K. Daumillerb, P. Doll”, 3. Engle?, F. Fei31era, H.J. Gilsa, R. Glasstetterb, R. Haeuslerb, D. Heck”, J.R. Hbrandelb, A. Iwanbj, K.-H. Kampertbla, H.O. Klagesa, G. Maiera, H.J. Mathes”, H.J. Mayera, J. Milkea, M. Miiller”, R. Obenlanda, J. Oehlschlgger”, S. Ostapchenkob§, M. Petcuc, H. Rebela, M. Rissea, M. Rotha, G. Schatza, H. Schielera, J. Scholz”, T. Thouw”, H. Ulrichb, J.H. Weberb, A. Weindl”, J. Wentza, J. Wochelea, J. Zabierowskie
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