high-purity germanium detectors

High-purity germanium detectors are sophisticated devices used to detect and measure radiation, especially gamma rays. Made from germanium with extremely few impurities, they have excellent energy resolution, allowing precise identification of radiation sources. When gamma rays strike the detector, they create tiny electrical signals proportional to the energy of the rays. These signals are then analyzed to determine the radiation's characteristics. Because of their sensitivity and accuracy, high-purity germanium detectors are essential in fields like nuclear physics, medical imaging, and environmental monitoring to detect and analyze radioactive substances with high precision.