The upgraded low-background germanium counting facility Gator for high-sensitivity γ-ray spectrometry
The upgraded low-background germanium counting facility Gator for high-sensitivity γ-ray spectrometry
We describe the upgrade and performance of the high-purity germanium counting facility Gator, which is dedicated to low-background $\gamma$-ray spectrometry. Gator is operated at the Gran Sasso Underground Laboratory in Italy, at an average depth of 3600 meter water equivalent, and employed for material screening and selection in ultra-low background, …