Low Radioactivity Techniques (LRT2024)

Session

Bolometers

4 Oct 2024, 10:20

PAU (Kraków, Poland)

Conveners

Bolometers

• Sean Paling

80. Rare event search with cryogenic calorimeters

Lorenzo Pagnanini (Gran Sasso Science Institute)

04/10/2024, 10:20

Talk

Cryogenic calorimeters have emerged as powerful tools in the search for rare events, such as neutrinoless double beta decay and dark matter interactions, due to their exceptional energy resolution, low-energy threshold and versatility.
This contribution will provide an overview of the latest results from leading experiments based on these detectors.
A particular focus will be placed on...

5. Development of a Silicon Bolometer for Rare Event Detection with LED Self-Calibration

Anastasiia Shaikina (GSSI)

04/10/2024, 10:45

Talk

This research introduces a novel silicon bolometer, designed to dramatically enhance sensitivity for detecting ultra-low radioactive contamination of material surfaces. Targeting a sensitivity of 1 nBq/cm², the project integrates meticulous surface contamination control with advanced bolometric techniques. A central advancement is the implementation of a self-calibrating system using LED...