Detector Characterization for the Majorana Demonstrator
ORAL
Abstract
The \textsc{Majorana Demonstrator} (MJD) is a neutrinoless double-beta decay ($0\nu\beta\beta$) search, in the isotope $^{76}\mathrm{Ge}$. Seeking measurement of the $0\nu\beta\beta$ lifetime, and exploration of additional physics, MJD employs high-purity Ge detectors possessing superior energy resolution down to a low threshold. Characterization of these p-type point contact detectors is essential to understanding the backgrounds and sensitivity of the experiment. Progress in characterizing MJD detectors will be presented.
*This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Nuclear Physics, the Particle Astrophysics Program of the National Science Foundation, and the Sanford Underground Research Facility.
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