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Simulation of Muon Tomography Projections to Image the Pyramids of Giza
Arxiv
|March 11, 2024
Summary
A simulation explored using muon tomography to image the Great Pyramid. Two moving detectors are needed to achieve adequate data coverage for high-resolution imaging.
Area of Science:
- Geophysics
- Particle Physics
Background:
- Muon tomography offers a non-invasive method for imaging large structures.
- The Great Pyramid presents a unique challenge for imaging due to its size and composition.
Approach:
- A geometric simulation was developed to assess a two-plane detector system.
- Detector trajectory range, angular resolution, and acceptance were calculated.
- Simulations modeled single and dual moving detector configurations around the pyramid.
Key Points:
- The simulation achieved a peak angular resolution of 0.0004 sr.
- A single detector position provided insufficient sinogram coverage.
- Two moving detectors significantly improved sinogram space coverage.
- Reconstructed resolution at the pyramid's center slice was approximately 3 meters.
Conclusions:
- The simulation validates a method for determining optimal detector placement.
- This approach is crucial for achieving high-resolution muon tomographic reconstruction of the Great Pyramid.
