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Title: The Proposed Majorana 76Ge Double-Beta Decay Experiment

Journal Article · · Nuclear Physics. B, Proceedings Supplement, 138:217-220

The proposed Majorana experiment is based on an array of segmented intrinsic Ge detectors with a total mass of 500 kg of Ge isotopically enriched to 86% in 76Ge. Background reduction will be accomplished by: material selection, detector segmentation, pulse shape analysis, electro-formation of copper parts, and granularity of detector spacing. The predicted experimental sensitivity for measurement of the neutrinoless double-beta decay mode of 76Ge, over a data acquisition period of 5000 kg•y, is ~ 4 x 1027 y.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
15020609
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-43743; NN2001000; TRN: US0504632
Journal Information:
Nuclear Physics. B, Proceedings Supplement, 138:217-220, Vol. 138
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English