Gas-Filled Radiation Detectors Laboratory

The Gas-Filled Radiation Detectors Laboratory at NÜRDAM provides an advanced research infrastructure dedicated to the development, testing, and detailed performance analysis of gas-based detector technologies. The laboratory is particularly focused on detector characterization, offering comprehensive experimental capabilities for the optimization of next-generation gas-filled detector systems.

Detector Characterization Infrastructure

The laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art measurement and testing systems that enable high-precision analysis of the electrical, spectral, and operational performance of radiation detectors. The infrastructure includes:

• A CAEN VME-based characterization system for multi-channel data acquisition and high-resolution signal analysis,
• Advanced high-voltage power supplies (up to 10 kV) for testing detectors under various operating conditions,
• High-precision Multi-Channel Analyzer (MCA) systems for energy spectrum acquisition and analysis,
• A vacuum chamber for conducting experiments under controlled environmental conditions,
• Radiation sources, including an X-ray tube and point sources, for evaluating detector response under different radiation types and energies.

Research and Development Activities

The laboratory supports a wide range of research activities, from fundamental studies of gas detector physics to the development of application-oriented detection systems. Key activities include:

• Analysis of detector gain, efficiency, noise, and stability,
• Investigation of the effects of different gas mixtures on detector performance,
• Study of high-voltage behavior and breakdown characteristics,
• Performance testing of micro- and nano-structured detectors (e.g., GEM, NanoGEM).

NÜRDAM’s Contribution

The Gas-Filled Radiation Detectors Laboratory forms a core component of NÜRDAM’s research in radiation detection technologies. With its advanced experimental infrastructure and expertise, the center actively contributes to both national and international collaborations, aiming to develop innovative solutions in high-energy physics, nuclear technologies, and applied sensing systems.