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Overview of muographers.
Hiroyuki K M Tanaka1, László Oláh2
1Earthquake Research Institute, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-0032, Japan ht@eri.u-tokyo.ac.jp.
Summary
Muography, a visualization technique using muons, is a rapidly growing field. Its research community
Area of Science:
- Particle Physics
- Geophysics
- Engineering
Background:
- Muography utilizes elementary particles called muons for imaging large structures.
- Initial applications focused on pyramids and volcanoes, with expanding commercial interests.
- Assessing research community growth, including size and involvement, indicates field vitality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the vitality of the emerging field of muography.
- To analyze the evolution of muography research networks.
- To identify chronological and lateral network structures as indicators of technological development.
Main Methods:
- Community observation focusing on research network growth.
- Analysis of network size and strength of involvement.
- Examination of chronological and lateral network structures.
Main Results:
- Muography applications are expanding beyond scientific research into commercial sectors.
- The research network shows signs of growth and increasing involvement.
- Specific network structures correlate with the field's developmental stage.
Conclusions:
- The growth and structure of the muography research community signify a developing technological field.
- Muography's expanding applications highlight its potential and increasing relevance.
- Network analysis provides valuable insights into the maturation of new scientific and technological fields.
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