@article{leviner_aalseth_ahmed_avignone_back_barabash_boswell_de braeckeleer_brudanin_chan_et al._2014, title={A segmented, enriched N-type germanium detector for neutrinoless double beta-decay experiments}, volume={735}, ISSN={0168-9002}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/J.NIMA.2013.08.081}, DOI={10.1016/J.NIMA.2013.08.081}, abstractNote={We present data characterizing the performance of the first segmented, N-type Ge detector, isotopically enriched to 85% $^{76}$Ge. This detector, based on the Ortec PT6x2 design and referred to as SEGA (Segmented, Enriched Germanium Assembly), was developed as a possible prototype for neutrinoless double beta-decay measurements by the {\sc Majorana} collaboration. We present some of the general characteristics (including bias potential, efficiency, leakage current, and integral cross-talk) for this detector in its temporary cryostat. We also present an analysis of the resolution of the detector, and demonstrate that for all but two segments there is at least one channel that reaches the {\sc Majorana} resolution goal below 4 keV FWHM at 2039 keV, and all channels are below 4.5 keV FWHM.}, journal={Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research. Section A, Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors, and Associated Equipment}, publisher={Elsevier BV}, author={Leviner, L.E. and Aalseth, C.E. and Ahmed, M.W. and Avignone, F.T., III and Back, H.O. and Barabash, A.S. and Boswell, M. and De Braeckeleer, L. and Brudanin, V.B. and Chan, Y.-D. and et al.}, year={2014}, month={Jan}, pages={66–77} }
 @article{aalseth_amman_avignone_back_barabash_barbeau_bergevin_bertrand_boswell_brudanin_et al._2011, title={Astroparticle physics with a customized low-background broad energy Germanium detector}, volume={652}, ISSN={0168-9002}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/J.NIMA.2010.08.100}, DOI={10.1016/J.NIMA.2010.08.100}, abstractNote={The MAJORANA Collaboration is building the MAJORANA DEMONSTRATOR, a 60 kg array of high purity germanium detectors housed in an ultra-low background shield at the Sanford Underground Laboratory in Lead, SD. The MAJORANA DEMONSTRATOR will search for neutrinoless double-beta decay of 76Ge while demonstrating the feasibility of a tonne-scale experiment. It may also carry out a dark matter search in the 1-10 GeV/c^2 mass range. We have found that customized Broad Energy Germanium (BEGe) detectors produced by Canberra have several desirable features for a neutrinoless double-beta decay experiment, including low electronic noise, excellent pulse shape analysis capabilities, and simple fabrication. We have deployed a customized BEGe, the MAJORANA Low-Background BEGe at Kimballton (MALBEK), in a low-background cryostat and shield at the Kimballton Underground Research Facility in Virginia. This paper will focus on the detector characteristics and measurements that can be performed with such a radiation detector in a low-background environment.}, number={1}, journal={Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research. Section A, Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors, and Associated Equipment}, publisher={Elsevier BV}, author={Aalseth, C.E. and Amman, M. and Avignone, F.T., III and Back, H.O. and Barabash, A.S. and Barbeau, P.S. and Bergevin, M. and Bertrand, F.E. and Boswell, M. and Brudanin, V. and et al.}, year={2011}, pages={692–695} }
 @article{aalseth_anderson_arthur_avignone_baktash_ball_barabash_bertrand_brodzinski_brudanin_et al._2005, title={The proposed Majorana Ge-76 double-beta decay experiment}, volume={138}, ISSN={0920-5632}, DOI={10.1016/j.nuclphysbps.2004.11.052}, abstractNote={The proposed Majorana experiment is based on an array of segmented intrinsic Ge detectors with a total mass of 500 kg of Ge isotopically enriched to 86% in 76Ge. Background reduction will be accomplished by: material selection, detector segmentation, pulse shape analysis, electro-formation of copper parts, and granularity of detector spacing. The predicted experimental sensitivity for measurement of the neutrinoless double-beta decay mode of 76Ge, over a data acquisition period of 5000 kg·y, is T1/20ν∼4×1027y.}, journal={NUCLEAR PHYSICS B-PROCEEDINGS SUPPLEMENTS}, author={Aalseth, CE and Anderson, D and Arthur, R and Avignone, FT and Baktash, C and Ball, T and Barabash, AS and Bertrand, F and Brodzinski, RL and Brudanin, V and et al.}, year={2005}, month={Jan}, pages={217–220} }
 @article{kazkaz_aalseth_hossbach_gehman_kephart_miley_2004, title={MEGA: A low-background radiation detector}, volume={51}, ISSN={["1558-1578"]}, DOI={10.1109/TNS.2004.829528}, abstractNote={The Multiple-Element Gamma Assay (MEGA) is a low-background detector designed to support environmental monitoring and national security applications. MEGA also demonstrates technology needed for Majorana, a next generation neutrino mass experiment. It will employ active and passive shielding to reduce backgrounds. It will also exploit multi-coincidence signatures to identify specific radioactive isotopes. MEGA is expected to begin operation in late 2003 at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in Carlsbad, NM.}, number={3}, journal={IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NUCLEAR SCIENCE}, author={Kazkaz, K and Aalseth, CE and Hossbach, TW and Gehman, VM and Kephart, JD and Miley, HS}, year={2004}, month={Jun}, pages={1029–1033} }
 @article{aalseth_anderson_arthur_avignone_baktash_ball_barabash_brodzinski_brudanin_bugg_et al._2004, title={The Majorana neutrinoless double-beta decay experiment}, volume={67}, ISSN={1562-692X}, DOI={10.1134/1.1825519}, abstractNote={The proposed Majorana double-beta decay experiment is based on an array of segmented intrinsic Ge detectors with a total mass of 500 kg of Ge isotopically enriched to 86% in 76Ge. A discussion is given of background reduction by material selection, detector segmentation, pulse shape analysis, and electroformation of copper parts and granularity. Predictions of the experimental sensitivity are given. For an experimental running time of 10 years over the construction and operation oft he Majorana setup, a sensitivity of T 1/2 0ν ∼4×1027 yr is predicted. This corresponds to 〈mν〉∼0.003−0.004 eV according to recent QRPA and RQRPA matrix element calculations.}, number={11}, journal={PHYSICS OF ATOMIC NUCLEI}, author={Aalseth, CE and Anderson, D and Arthur, R and Avignone, FT and Baktash, C and Ball, T and Barabash, AS and Brodzinski, RL and Brudanin, VB and Bugg, W and et al.}, year={2004}, month={Nov}, pages={2002–2010} }
 @article{meunier_kephart_roland_bernholc_2002, title={Ab initio investigations of lithium diffusion in carbon nanotube systems}, volume={88}, ISSN={["1079-7114"]}, DOI={10.1103/physrevlett.88.075506}, abstractNote={Li-nanotube systems can substantially improve the capacity of Li-ion batteries by utilizing both nanotube exteriors and interiors. Our ab initio simulations show that while Li motion through the sidewalls is forbidden, Li ions can enter tubes through topological defects containing at least nine-sided rings, or through the ends of open-ended nanotubes. Once inside, their motion is not diffusion limited. These results suggest that "damaging" nanotube ropes by either chemical or mechanical means will yield superior material for electrochemical storage.}, number={7}, journal={PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS}, author={Meunier, V and Kephart, J and Roland, C and Bernholc, J}, year={2002}, month={Feb} }