- Letter
Rare multinucleon decays with the full data sets of the Majorana Demonstrator
Phys. Rev. C 112, L022501 – Published 7 August, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/2pgp-hvst
Abstract
The Majorana Demonstrator was an ultra-low-background experiment designed for neutrinoless double-beta decay () investigation in . Located at the Sanford Underground Research Facility in Lead, South Dakota, the Demonstrator utilized modular high-purity Ge detector arrays within shielded vacuum cryostats, operating deep underground. The arrays, with a capacity of up to 40.4 kg (27.2 kg enriched to in ), have accumulated the full data set, totaling 64.5 kg yr of enriched active exposure and 27.4 kg yr of exposure for natural detectors. Our updated search improves previously explored three-nucleon decay modes in Ge isotopes, setting new partial lifetime limits of yr (90% confidence level) for () and () . The partial lifetime limit for the fully inclusive triproton decay mode of is found to be yr. Furthermore, we have updated limits for corresponding multinucleon decays.