Germanium detector with an internal amplification for investigating rare processes

A device of a new type—a germanium detector with an internal amplification—is proposed. Having the effective threshold of about 10 eV, the detector opens up a fresh opportunity for investigating dark matter, measuring the neutrino magnetic moment, exploring coherent neutrino scattering off nuclei, and studying the solar-neutrino problem. The design of the germanium detector with an internal amplification and prospects for its use are described.