Pulse shape analysis in segmented detectors as a technique for background reduction in Ge double-beta decay experiments

The need to understand and reject backgrounds in Ge-diode detector double-beta decay experiments has given rise to the development of pulse shape analysis in such detectors to discern single-site energy deposits from multiple-site deposits. Here, we extend this analysis to segmented Ge detectors to...

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Published in:Nuclear instruments & methods in physics research. Section A, Accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment Accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment, 2006-03, Vol.558 (2), p.504-510
Main Authors: Elliott, S.R., Gehman, V.M., Kazkaz, K., Mei, D.-M., Young, A.R.
Format: Article
Language:English
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76Ge
Ge detectors
Neutrinoless double-beta decay
Pulse shape analysis
Segmentation
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Summary:The need to understand and reject backgrounds in Ge-diode detector double-beta decay experiments has given rise to the development of pulse shape analysis in such detectors to discern single-site energy deposits from multiple-site deposits. Here, we extend this analysis to segmented Ge detectors to study the effectiveness of combining segmentation with pulse shape analysis to identify the multiplicity of the energy deposits.
ISSN:0168-9002
1872-9576
DOI:10.1016/j.nima.2005.12.024