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The research aims to explore the use of muons for non-destructive imaging of large structures in cultural heritage.

February 5, 2026

Muons for Cultural Heritage

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The research aims to explore the use of muons for non-destructive imaging of large structures in cultural heritage.
Utilized cosmic rays and particle accelerators to generate muons.
Employed particle detectors originally designed for fundamental physics to capture muons.
Focused on imaging techniques suitable for large archaeological and cultural structures.
Demonstrated the feasibility of using muons for imaging without damaging cultural artifacts.
Showed that muons can penetrate thick materials, making them effective for large-scale applications.
Provided insights into the structure and material composition of historic sites.

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Demonstrates non-destructive imaging using muons, implying potential for preserving cultural heritage.

Abstract

Muons can be found in Nature, freely and steadily produced by cosmic-ray interactions in the atmosphere, and can be produced by particle accelerators. These elementary particles are increasingly becoming popular for non-destructive imaging of large structures, using particle detectors originally conceived for fundamental physics.

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Andrea Giammanco (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698433f6f1d9ada3c1fb18ea https://doi.org/10.1051/epn/2025410/pdf

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Demonstrates non-destructive imaging using muons, implying potential for preserving cultural heritage.

Muons for Cultural Heritage

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