Image fusion for neutron tomography of nuclear fuel

Chuirazzi, William; Kane, Joshua; Craft, Aaron; Schulthess, Jason

doi:10.1007/s10967-022-08406-x

Title: Image fusion for neutron tomography of nuclear fuel

Journal Article · 09 September 2022 · Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-022-08406-x · OSTI ID:1886406

; Kane, Joshua; Craft, Aaron; Schulthess, Jason

Abstract Image fusion, the process of combining different images together, can be useful to create a more complete picture. In this work, image fusion is applied to neutron tomography of nuclear fuel with the goal of enhancing the information obtained about the fuel. Different reconstruction methods, such as Feldkamp, Davis and Kress filtered back projection and Simultaneous Reconstruction Technique, were combined to enhance image quality. This methodology was shown to reduce noise and ring artifacts without sacrificing sharp edges, allowing for a more accurate representation of sample geometry. Technique enhancements and future applications for the neutron imaging community are also discussed.

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Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Nuclear Energy (NE)

OSTI ID:: 1886406

Journal Information:: Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Journal Name: Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry Journal Issue: 12 Vol. 331; ISSN 0236-5731

Publisher:: Springer Science + Business MediaCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: Hungary

Language:: English

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