Most probable trajectory of a muon in a scattering medium, when input and output trajectories are known

Christopher  J. Benton; Nathan D. Smith; Stephen  J. Quillin; Christopher A. Steer

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Most probable trajectory of a muon in a scattering medium, when input and output trajectories are known

Christopher J. Benton, Nathan D. Smith, Stephen J. Quillin, Christopher A. Steer

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Tomographic imaging using cosmic ray muons has a range of applications including homeland security and geological imaging. To this end, we have developed a technique to calculate the most probable muon trajectory through a scattering material, given its measured entry and exit trajectories. This method has the potential to improve tomographic algorithms, in particular by replacing the muon paths assumed by the Point Of Closest Approach (POCA) method, with more realistic paths. These paths can be calculated for arbitary matter distributions, rather than just the point scatterers assumed by POCA.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	154-159
Journal	Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A Accelerators Spectrometers Detectors and Associated Equipment
Volume	693
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2012.07.008
Publication status	Published - 21 Nov 2012

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Most probable trajectory of a muon in a scattering medium, when input and output trajectories are known. / Benton, Christopher J.; Smith, Nathan D.; Quillin, Stephen J. et al.
In: Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A Accelerators Spectrometers Detectors and Associated Equipment, Vol. 693, 21.11.2012, p. 154-159.

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