Three-dimensional visualisation of tracks in OPERA nuclear emulsion films
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چکیده
The possibility of a three-dimensional visualisation/reconstruction of tracks in nuclear emulsion films using X-ray imaging is described in this paper. The feasibility of the technique is established with experimental results.
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