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The BiPo-3 detector achieves ultra-low background measurements for 208Tl and 214Bi in thin materials. It demonstrates high sensitivity for radiopurity analysis, crucial for experiments like SuperNEMO.

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  • Nuclear physics
  • Particle physics
  • Detector technology

Background:

  • Measuring ultra-low radioactive contaminations is critical for sensitive physics experiments.
  • The SuperNEMO experiment requires high radiopurity of source foils, specifically for double beta decay studies.
  • Natural contaminations of 208Tl and 214Bi can significantly impact sensitive measurements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the design and performance of the BiPo-3 detector.
  • To report the first measurements of 208Tl and 214Bi activity in enriched 82Se foils.
  • To demonstrate the detector's capability to reach ultra-low detection limits.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing the BiPo-3 technique with ultra-radiopure scintillators and low-background photomultipliers.
  • Positioning the material of interest (e.g., 82Se foils) between two scintillators.
  • Measuring the activity of 208Tl and 214Bi at the microBq/kg level.

Main Results:

  • The BiPo-3 detector successfully measured 208Tl and 214Bi activities in enriched 82Se foils.
  • The measurements achieved sensitivities in the range of some microBq/kg.
  • The detector's performance meets the stringent radiopurity requirements for experiments like SuperNEMO.

Conclusions:

  • The BiPo-3 detector is a capable tool for measuring ultra-low natural contaminations in thin materials.
  • The reported measurements confirm the suitability of the detector for SuperNEMO's radiopurity needs.
  • The detector technology enables new levels of sensitivity in background material analysis.