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The present status of double beta decay experiments is reviewed. The results of the most sensitive experiments are discussed. Proposals for future double beta decay experiments with a sensitivity to the 〈m ν〉 at the level of (0.01–0.1) eV are considered.

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Barabash, A.S. Double beta decay experiments. Phys. Part. Nuclei 42, 613–627 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1063779611040022

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