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Area of Science:

Cryogenics
Detector Physics
Materials Science

Background:

Traditional detectors like the Golay cell have limitations in sensitivity for precise measurements.
Advancements in cryogenic cooling are crucial for developing next-generation sensitive detectors.
Germanium's properties make it a suitable material for low-temperature radiation detection.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a novel germanium bolometer detector.
To characterize the sensitivity of the new detector.
To compare its performance against existing technologies like the Golay cell.

Main Methods:

Cooling a germanium bolometer to 0.37 K using liquid helium-3 (³He).
Measuring the detector's performance, specifically its Noise-Equivalent Power (NEP).
Analyzing factors influencing detector sensitivity.

Main Results:

The germanium bolometer achieved a Noise-Equivalent Power (NEP) of approximately 3 x 10⁻¹⁴ W/√Hz.
This sensitivity is more than three orders of magnitude greater than that of a Golay cell.
Key factors contributing to the detector's high sensitivity were identified.

Conclusions:

The described germanium bolometer represents a significant advancement in detector sensitivity.
Liquid helium-3 cooling is effective for achieving ultra-low temperatures required for high-performance bolometers.
This technology has potential applications in fields requiring highly sensitive radiation detection.