Physics – Instrumentation and Detectors
Scientific paper
2008-12-04
Physics
Instrumentation and Detectors
7 pages, 14 figures, submitted to conference record of IEEE Nucl. Sci. Symp. 2008, Dresden, Germany
Scientific paper
We present results from a detailed GEANT4 simulation of a proposed Muon Tomography System that employs compact Micro Pattern Gas Detectors with high spatial resolution. A basic Point-Of-Closest-Approach algorithm is applied to reconstructed muon tracks for forming 3D tomographic images of interrogated targets. Criteria for discriminating materials by Z and discrimination power achieved by the technique for simple scenarios are discussed for different integration times. The simulation shows that Muon Tomography can clearly distinguish high-Z material from low-Z and medium-Z material. We have studied various systematic effects that affect the performance of the MT and the discrimination power. The implications of the simulation results for the planned development of a prototype MT station are discussed.
Ford Patrick
Gnanvo Kondo
Helsby Jennifer
Hoch Richie
Hohlmann Marcus
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