Imaging the inside of thick structures using cosmic rays

Guardincerri, E.; Durham, J. M.; Morris, C.; Bacon, J. D.; Daughton, T. M.; Fellows, S.; Morley, D. J.; Johnson, O. R.; Plaud-Ramos, K.; Poulson, D. C.; Wang, Z.

doi:10.1063/1.4940897

Title: Imaging the inside of thick structures using cosmic rays

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2016 · AIP Advances

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4940897· OSTI ID:1235800

Guardincerri, E.; Durham, J. M.; Morris, C.;

; Daughton, T. M.; Fellows, S.; Morley, D. J.; Johnson, O. R.; Plaud-Ramos, K.; Poulson, D. C.; Wang, Z.

Here, we present a new method to image reinforcement elements inside thick structures and the results of a demonstration measurement performed on a mock-up wall built at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The method, referred to as “multiple scattering muon radiography”, relies on the use of cosmic-ray muons as probes. Our work was performed to prove the viability of the technique as a means to image the interior of the dome of Florence Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore, one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites and among the highest profile buildings in existence. This result shows the effectiveness of the technique as a tool to radiograph thick structures and image denser object inside them.

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Research Organization:: Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

Grant/Contract Number:: AC52-06NA25396

OSTI ID:: 1235800

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 1335615; OSTI ID: 1421023

Report Number(s):: LA-UR-15-28428

Journal Information:: AIP Advances, Journal Name: AIP Advances Vol. 6 Journal Issue: 1; ISSN 2158-3226

Publisher:: American Institute of PhysicsCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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