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1 Neutron Activation of 76Ge Georg Meierhofer people involved: P. Grabmayr J. Jochum Kepler Center for Astro and Particle Physics University Tübingen P. Kudejova L. Canella J. Jolie IKP, Universität zu Köln
2 Outline Motivation: Neutrinoless double beta decay experiments Background in GERDA Neutron capture on 74Ge and 76Ge How to reject background Measurements with cold neutrons Neutrinoless double beta decay GERDA experiment Prompt γ-ray spectrum in 75Ge and 77Ge Cross section of the 74Ge(n,γ) and 76Ge(n,γ) reactions Summary
3 Double beta decay (2νββ ) Double beta decay (2νββ) can be observed if single beta decay is energetically forbidden, but the transition of two neutrons into two protons (or pp -> nn) is allowed. The nucleus emits two electrons (positrons) and two anti-neutrinos (neutrinos). 2νββ was observed in 11 isotopes: 48Ca, 76Ge, 82Se, 96Zr, 100Mo, 116Cd, 128Te, 130Te, 150 Nd, 238U, 130Ba (β+β+) 76 Zn βga β- EC EC A= Ge β-β- As β- EC 76 Br Kr 35 Se Rb 76 37
4 2νββ decay n p W- _ e νe, right-handed νe, right-handed W- e- n p ΔL=0 no lepton number violation t1/2: y
5 2νββ decay n 0νββ decay p - W Wn p n _ e νe, right-handed νe, right-handed W- e- W- p ΔL=0 no lepton number violation t1/2: y νe, left-handed νe, right-handed eep n Majorana particle (helicity) ΔL=2 Lepton number violation P(νe, left-handed)~(m/e)² for mν>0 t1/2: > 1025 y
6 - W- ΔL=0 no lepton number violation p νe, left-handed νe, right-handed W- en no to ve n ob se r W- _ e νe, right-handed νe, right-handed d W p n p bs ye e r t v n 0νββ decay ed 2νββ decay t1/2: y eep Majorana particle (helicity) ΔL=2 Lepton number violation P(νe, left-handed)~(m/e)² for mν>0 t1/2: > 1025 y
7 GERDA: The GERmanium Detector Array Isotope: 76Ge (Qββ = 2039 kev) Phase I: ~18 kg of 76Ge Phase II: ~40 kg of 76Ge Location: LNGS, Gran Sasso, Italy Design: Bare HPGe detectors (~86% 76Ge) submerged into LAr. LAr acts as cooling liquid and γ-ray shield. Cerenkov muon veto (water tank with Ø=10 m) no high Z-materials used, 3400 m.w.e. of rock to shield cosmic radiation
8 Background in GERDA Radiopurity of: Germanium detector (cosmogenic 68Ge) Germanium detector (cosmogenic 60Co) Germanium detector (bulk) Germanium detector (surface) Cabling Copper holder Electronics Cryogenic liquid Infrastructure Total background level in ROI < 10-2 cts/(kev kg y) < 10-3 cts/(kev kg y) (Phase I) (Phase II) Sources: Natural activity of rock Muons and neutrons
9 Background in GERDA Radiopurity of: Germanium detector (cosmogenic 68Ge) Germanium detector (cosmogenic 60Co) Germanium detector (bulk) Germanium detector (surface) Cabling Copper holder Electronics Cryogenic liquid Infrastructure Sources: Natural activity of rock Muons and neutrons Total background level in ROI < 10-2 cts/(kev kg y) < 10-3 cts/(kev kg y) (Phase I) (Phase II) Muons produce neutrons close to the experiment, the neutrons can propagate undetected through the muon veto to the Ge-diodes and be captured by a 74Ge or a 76Ge nucleus.
10 Neutron Capture by 76Ge LNGS: 1 muon/(m2 h) MC-simulations: ~1 n-capture/(kg y) Limit from previous experiments: max. 6 0νββ-counts in phase I..
11 Neutron Capture by 76Ge / /2-0 MC-simulations: ~1 n-capture/(kg y) E (kev) IT 7/2+ Jπ Ge 77 β- Limit from previous experiments: max. 6 0νββ-counts in phase I /2-0 3/2- E (kev) Jπ As 77
12 Neutron Capture by 76Ge /2+ after neutron capture prompt γ-cascade Emax = 5911 kev E (kev) 1/2- IT 7/2+ Jπ 77 Ge β /2- unstable, 0 3/277 decay toe (kev) Se J π As 77
13 Neutron Capture by 76Ge /2+ after neutron capture prompt γ-cascade Emax = 5911 kev delayed β-spectrum Emax = 2862 kev continouos mimics 0νββ signal E (kev) 1/2- IT 7/2+ Jπ 77 Ge β /2- unstable, 0 3/277 decay toe (kev) Se J π As 77
14 Neutron Capture by 76Ge /2+ after neutron capture prompt γ-cascade Emax = 5911 kev delayed β-spectrum Emax = 2862 kev continouos mimics 0ν β β signal E (kev) 1/2- IT 7/2+ Jπ 77 Ge β- delayed γ-rays Emax = 2353 kev 215 3/2- unstable, 0 3/277 decay toe (kev) Se J π As 77
15 Neutron Capture by 76Ge 6072 γ-rays can be rejected by pulse shape analysis and/or segmentation of detectors (multi-site events). β-particles deposit their energiy in single-site events like 0νββ-decay. If β-particles occure together with γ-rays -> multi-site event -> rejection. 1/2+ after neutron capture E (kev) 1/2- IT 7/2+ Jπ 77 Ge β /2- unstable, 0 3/277 decay toe (kev) Se J π As 77
16 Neutron Capture by 76Ge 6072 γ-rays can be rejected by pulse shape analysis and/or segmentation of detectors (multi-site events). β-particles deposit their energiy in single-site events like 0νββ-decay. If β-particles occure together with γ-rays -> multi-site event -> rejection. This does not work for decays directly to the ground state. 50% of all nuclei undergo this decay! Only coincidences with prompt transitions can be used. 1/2+ after neutron capture E (kev) 1/2- IT 7/2+ Jπ 77 Ge β /2- unstable, 0 3/277 decay toe (kev) Se J π As 77
17 Neutron Capture by 74Ge γ-rays can be rejected by pulse shape analysis and/or segmentation of detectors (multi-site events). after neutron capture β-particles deposit their energiy in single-site events like 0νββ-decay. If β-particles occure together with γ-rays -> multi-site event -> rejection. This does not work for decays directly to the ground state. 50% of all nuclei undergo this decay! Only coincidences with prompt transitions can be used.
18 kev not in decay scheme IAEA Nuclear Data Services 2064 kev 1880 kev 1248 kev 1021 kev E [kev] E [kev] kev Prompt transitions in 77Ge 159 kev 0 kev Only 15% of the energy weighted intensity Nuclear Data Sheets 81
19 FRM II Beam ~3 x 109 nth/(cm2 s1) <λn> = 6.7 Å <En> = 1.83 mev Detectors 2 HPGe with Compton suppresion Li/Cd/Pb shielding
20 Counts Prompt γ-spectrum in 77Ge Channel
21 Coincidence HPGedetector CS CS m ~ 300 mg of enriched 76GeO2 Irradiation time 8 d Δt between detectors Lead shielding Lead shielding prompt gammas FWHM=20ns Neutron beam 76 Ge Target Au Foil prompt gammas Lead shielding Lead shielding t Time difference is used to distinguish between random and true coincidences. CS HPGe-detector
22 Decay scheme in Ge (preliminary) 77 new transitions transitions known from β-decay of 77Ga
23 Decay scheme in Ge (preliminary) 75 new transitions transitions known from β-decay of 77Ga
24 Cross-section Compton suppression HPGedetector Compton suppression 76 Ge target was activated together with a gold foil and after irradiation the γ-rays after β-decay were measured by HPGe detectors. The cross-section was calculated relative to 198Au using the emission probabilities. lead neutron beam decay spectrum of Ge 77 lead decay gammas 76 Ge target Au foil
25 Cross-section 76 Ge target was activated together with a gold foil and after irradiation the γ-rays after β-decay were measured by HPGe detectors. The cross-section was calculated relative to 198Au using the emission probabilities / /2-0 E (kev) 7/2+ Jπ IT Ge 77 β- decay spectrum of 77Ge /2-0 E (kev) 3/2Jπ 215 As 77
26 Cross-section results Evaluating the data one could see that the emission probabilities given in literature are not consistent. Some transitions lead to lower crosssections than those used here. Check needed. 76 Ge σ(77ge) direct 46.9 ± 4.7 mb σ(77ge) 68.8 ± 3.4 mb σ(77mge) 115 ± 16 mb
27 Cross-section results Evaluating the data one could see that the emission probabilities given in literature are not consistent. Some transitions lead to lower crosssections than those used here. Check needed Ge Ge (preliminary) σ(77ge) direct 46.9 ± 4.7 mb σ(75ge) direct 368 ± 52 mb σ(77ge) 68.8 ± 3.4 mb σ(75ge) 499 ± 53 mb σ(77mge) 115 ± 16 mb σ(75mge) ± 6.8 mb
28 Summary The knowledge of the prompt spectrum after neutron capture by 76 Ge is important for background analysis in GERDA. The observation of a prompt cascade in GERDA would allow to veto the delayed electrons from β-decay of 77Ge Measurement of the prompt spectrum using PGAA To predict the background contribution by neutron capture in GERDA the capture cross section has to be known well. Measurement using the PGAA facility
29 Pulse shape analysis PhD thesis D. Budjas, Heidelberg 2009
30 Prompt γ-spectrum in 77Ge Comparing spectra with different isotopical composition allows to determine unambiguously the transitions in 77Ge. Counts E [kev] (preliminary) Channel
31 Analysis Detector II Detector I Time information
32 Cross Section σ Ge (λ ) = AGe ( I ( Au,γ ) n Au ( r ) Φ( r ) ) AAu ( I ( Ge,γ ) nge ( r ) Φ( r ) ) σ 0,Ge = (A (A Ge Au I ( Au,γ ) n Au ) I ( Ge,γ ) nge ) σ σ Au (λ ) 0, Au
33 What can we lern from 0νββ? Hd-M best value PLB586(2004)198 If 0νββ is observed: m3 m2 m3 m²12 m2 m1 mν² in ev m²23 m²12 (inverse) m²23 (normal) m1 m²12 = (7.92±0.07) 10-5 ev² (solar ν) m²23 = (2.6±0.4) 10-3 ev² (atm. ν) Mass hierachy (degenerate, inverted or normal) F.Feruglio, A. Strumia, F. Vissani, NPB 637
34 Sensitivity Background Phase I: 10-2 cts/(kev kg y) Phase II: 10-3 cts/(kev kg y) Phase I Phase II phase II Hd-M best value PLB586(2004)198 Phase III (inverse) KKDC claim phase I (normal) F. Feruglio, A. Strumia, F.Vissani, NPB 637
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36 Coincidence Detector II Detector I
37 0νββ-Decay segmented detector 0νββ event, energy is deposited in a very small volume due to the short range of electrons
38 Cross Section σ Ge (λ ) = AGe ( I ( Au,γ ) n Au ( r ) Φ( r ) ) AAu ( I ( Ge,γ ) nge ( r ) Φ( r ) ) σ 0,Ge = (A (A Ge Au I ( Au,γ ) n Au ) I ( Ge,γ ) nge ) σ σ Au (λ ) 0, Au
39 Neutron Capture in GERDA ~1 n-capture/(kg y) (MC simulation) Possible background in the region of interest (2039 kev) Source γ-ray Background in ROI Prompt Gamma Rays Peak? Compton scattering β-decay of 77Ge Peak ( kev) Compton scattering (Emax= kev) β-decay of 77Gem (Emax= kev) (Emax=682.9 kev) β-decay of 77As Rejection method γ segmented detector
40 Neutron Capture in GERDA ~1 n-capture/(kg y) (MC simulation) Possible background in the region of interest (2039 kev) Source γ-ray Background in ROI Rejection method Prompt Gamma Rays Peak? Compton scattering multisite events β-decay of 77Ge Peak ( kev) Compton scattering (Emax= kev) multisite events β-decay of 77Gem (Emax= kev) (Emax=682.9 kev) β-decay of 77As γ segmented detector
41 Neutron Capture in GERDA ~1 n-capture/(kg y) (MC simulation) Possible background in the region of interest (2039 kev) Source β- Background in ROI Rejection method Prompt Gamma Rays β-decay of 77Ge Continuous (Emax= kev) β-decay of 77Gem Continuous (Emax= kev) detection of prompt gamma rays β-decay of 77As (Emax=682.9 kev) segmented detector
42 Neutron Capture in GERDA ~1 n-capture/(kg y) (MC simulation) Possible background in the region of interest (2039 kev) Source γ-ray Background in ROI Rejection β- Background in ROI method Rejection method Prompt Gamma Rays Peak? Compton scattering multisite events β-decay of 77Ge Peak ( kev) Compton scattering (Emax= kev) multisite events Continuous (Emax= kev) β-decay of 77Gem (Emax= kev) Continuous (Emax= kev) detection of prompt gamma rays β-decay of 77As (Emax=682.9 kev) (Emax=682.9 kev)
43 Neutron Capture in GERDA ~1 n-capture/(kg y) (MC simulation) Possible background in the region of interest (2039 kev) γ-ray Background in ROI Rejection β- Background in ROI method O w nl y ei 1 gh 5 te % d of in th te e ns e ity ne kn r gy ow n Source Rejection method Prompt Gamma Rays Peak? Compton scattering multisite events β-decay of 77Ge Peak ( kev) Compton scattering (Emax= kev) multisite events Continuous (Emax= kev) β-decay of 77Gem (Emax= kev) Continuous (Emax= kev) detection of prompt gamma rays β-decay of 77As (Emax=682.9 kev) (Emax=682.9 kev)
44 Capture Cross Section of 76(n,γ) in the Literature cross section [mbarn] σ(77geg) Seren (1947): 85 ±17 Pomerance (1952): 350 ± 70 Brooksbank (1955): 300 ± 60 Metosian (1957): 76 ± 15 Lyon (1957): 43 ± 2 σ(77gem) Metosian Lyon (1957): 87 ± 15 (1957): 137 ± 15
45 Cross Section Preliminary results: NUDAT Our measurement cross section [mbarn] σ(77geg direct) 46.2 ± 5.5 σ(77geg) 64.9 ± 3.5 σ(77gem) using IT using β-decay 98 ± ± 14
46 Cross Section Preliminary results: NUDAT. Our measurement cross section [mbarn] σ(77geg direct) 46.2 ± 5.5 σ(77geg) 64.9 ± 3.5 σ(77gem) using IT using β-decay 98 ± ± 14
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48 Cross Section Target: Compton suppression enriched target (87% 76Ge) Ø = 12 mm d = ~2 mm m = 470/500 g Flux determination: Au foil HPGeDetector Lead shielding Lead shielding Irradiation: ~1200/1800 s (77Geg) ~60/120/180 s (77Gem) Compton suppression Measurement: ~15 h (77Geg) ~120/180 s (77Gem) Decay gammas Neutron beam 76 Ge Target Au Foil Sketch not to scale Shielding against neutrons not shown
49 What can we lern from 0νββ? If 0νββ is observed: Neutrino is a Majorana particle Neutrino mass m3 m2 m3 m²12 Mass hierachy (degenerate, inverted or normal) m²12 m2 m1 mν² in ev m²23 m²23 m1 m²12 = (7.92±0.07) 10-5 ev² (solar ν) m²23 = (2.6±0.4) 10-3 ev² (atm. ν)
50 Cross Section Preliminary Results: σ(77geg direct) σ(77geg) σ(77gem) using IT using β-decay Our measurement cross section [mbarn] 46.0 ± ± ± ± 14 Literature cross section [mbarn] Lyon (1957): 6 ± 5 Seren (1947): 85 ±17 Pomerance (1952): 350 ± 70 Brooksbank (1955): 300 ± 60 Metosian (1957): 76 ± 15 Lyon (1957): 43 ± 2 Metosian (1957): 87 ± 15 Lyon (1957): 137 ± 15
51 Prompt Gamma Ray Spectrum HPGeDetector CS CS Single spectra m ~ 300 mg Irradiation time > s Coincidence spectra Depleted m ~ 300 mg Enriched Backgrountime 10 d Irradiation d Diff. Coincident events Lead shielding Lead shielding prompt gammas Neutron beam 76 Ge Target Au Foil prompt gammas Lead shielding CS Lead shielding HPGe-Detector Sketch not to scale Shielding against neutrons not shown
52 Prompt Gamma Ray Spectrum HPGeDetector CS Lead shielding CS Lead shielding prompt gammas Neutron beam 76 Ge Target Au Foil prompt gammas Coincidence spectra m ~ 300 mg Irradiation time 10 d Coincident events Lead shielding CS Lead shielding HPGe-Detector Sketch not to scale Shielding against neutrons not shown
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