Conventionally used detectors for protons work well for the MeV range protons. How to measure the protons of very low energy. as the range of these protons in any materials is very less, what kind of detection mechanism one should use.
Dear Sachin Shet
It is doubtful that stripped protons (ionized hydrogen atoms) can exist for any length of time moving freely without almost instantly capturing an electron in the environment and quickly associate with another hydrogen atom to form a H2 molecule at such low energy levels as you wish to measure.
Here is an article precisely on the issue of low energy protons that I located.
Article LOW ENERGY PROTONS - WHERE AND WHY “RARE EVENTS” MATTER
Hope this helps,
Best Regards, André
If you are working in vacuum, the conventional methods are to accelerate them first (to increase their energy) and then use something like a multi-channel plate. This typically will only determine if they are present or not--it does not directly measure their energy. If you search for work measuring the recoil protons from neutron beta decay you will probably find good discussions of the issues.
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