The structure of the atomic nucleus has been studied to a large extent by gamma-ray
spectroscopy using germanium (Ge) detectors. Ge detectors were developed in the 1960s …

The Advanced GAmma Tracking Array (AGATA) is a European project to develop and
operate the next generation γ-ray spectrometer. AGATA is based on the technique of γ-ray …

The AGATA and GRETINA/GRETA tracking spectrometers allow for the highest sensitivity γ γ-
ray spectroscopy achievable today. Central to these instruments is the task of tracking γ γ …

Presents the fundamental concepts of signal processing for all application areas of ionizing
radiation This book provides a clear understanding of the principles of signal processing of …

The first implementation of the AGATA spectrometer consisting of five triple germanium
detector clusters has been installed at Laboratori Nazionali di Legnaro, INFN. This setup has …

A novel technique for measuring the HPGe detector pulse shape as a function of the γ-ray
interaction position inside the detector volume is presented. This technique is based on a …

The AGATA and GRETA spectrometers are large arrays of highly segmented HPGe
detectors that use the technique of gamma ray tracking to reconstruct the scattering path of …

The successful operation of AGATA requires a complex mechanical support structure for the
safe and reliable operation of the detectors. Three mechanical structures were designed for …

The response of AGATA segmented HPGe detectors to gamma rays in the energy range 2–
15MeV was measured. The 15.1 MeV gamma rays were produced using the reaction d …

In this work the Pulse Shape Analysis has been used to improve the time resolution of High
Purity Germanium (HPGe) detectors. A set of time aligned signals was acquired in a …