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  • Particle Physics
  • Cultural Heritage Analysis
  • Non-destructive Testing

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  • Muons are naturally occurring elementary particles from cosmic-ray interactions.
  • Muography utilizes muons for non-destructive imaging of internal structures.
  • Existing applications include geophysics, archaeology, and nuclear safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential of muography for analyzing dense cultural heritage objects.
  • To review advancements in portable muon detectors.
  • To assess the strengths and limitations of muography for this specific application.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent developments in portable muon detector technology.
  • Exploration of the application of muography to dense, human-scale cultural heritage items.
  • Analysis of the strengths and limitations of muon imaging in this context.

Main Results:

  • Muography is an underexplored technique for dense cultural heritage objects (stone, metals).
  • Portable muon detectors have seen recent advancements.
  • The technique is viable despite limited particle flux, especially for non-transportable or confined objects.

Conclusions:

  • Muography presents an intriguing option for the non-destructive analysis of cultural heritage artifacts.
  • The technique is especially valuable for large, dense, or immovable objects.
  • Further exploration of muography in cultural heritage is warranted.