Detectors

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of using solid-state detectors over germanium detectors for charged particles in modern physics experiments?

• Solid-state detectors have higher energy resolution and can operate at room temperature without excessive leakage current.

• Germanium detectors are more sensitive to gamma rays and have a larger density than silicon.

• Solid-state detectors are less expensive and easier to manufacture than germanium detectors.

• Germanium detectors are preferred for low-temperature experiments due to their conductivity.

Open Ended

Explain how the proportional counter and Geiger-Muller counter differ in their operation and the type of pulses they produce. Refer to the diagrams and descriptions provided.