Performance and Background Measurements of the CDMS II Tower I Detectors at the Stanford Underground Facility (original) (raw)

The CDMS II experiment at the Stanford Underground Facility aimed to enhance the detection of dark matter through the evaluation of newly deployed detectors. This paper details the performance metrics of the detectors, including noise resolution and electron recoil discrimination capabilities, as determined by extensive calibration runs. Results indicate a high efficacy in distinguishing between electron and nuclear recoils across energy ranges, demonstrating the potential for improved sensitivity in dark matter searches.