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  • Nuclear Physics
  • Particle Physics
  • Experimental Physics

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  • Neutrinoless double-beta decay is a hypothetical process not predicted by the Standard Model.
  • Observing this decay would provide insights into neutrino properties and fundamental physics.
  • High-purity germanium detectors are sensitive tools for searching for rare nuclear events.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the calibration process for the GERmanium Detector Array (Gerda) experiment.
  • To describe the data analysis methods used to ensure energy reconstruction and resolution.
  • To preserve the excellent resolution of germanium detectors over several years of data collection.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing an array of approximately 40 high-purity, isotopically enriched germanium detectors.
  • Employing regular Thorium-228 (Th) calibrations to monitor energy resolution and stability.
  • Developing data analysis techniques to combine measurements from multiple detectors over extended periods.

Main Results:

  • Established a robust calibration procedure for the Gerda germanium detectors.
  • Quantified the energy resolution and stability of the detectors over the experiment's duration.
  • Demonstrated methods to maintain detector performance for rare event searches.

Conclusions:

  • The Gerda experiment's calibration and analysis framework is essential for sensitive searches for neutrinoless double-beta decay.
  • Precise energy measurements are critical for background discrimination in rare event searches.
  • The described methods ensure the integrity of data for future analyses.