Speaker
Dr
Akira Nishio
(Nagoya University)
Description
We have developed a technique for non-destructive inspection of huge structures such as the Egyptian pyramids and nuclear reactors using cosmic rays, which have high material penetration ability. In this study, we proposed a new application of this technique to the cavity exploration of trees. We used nuclear emulsion as a cosmic-ray detector. The non-destructive inspection technique using cosmic rays was applied to trees for the first time, and the validity of this technique as a diagnostic method for giant trees was clarified.
Primary author
Dr
Akira Nishio
(Nagoya University)
Co-authors
Dr
Katsumi Ishiguro
(Archaeological Institute of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture)
Dr
Nobuko Kitagawa
(Nagoya University)
Dr
Mitsuaki Kuno
(Nagoya University)
Mr
Yuta Manabe
(Nagoya University)
Dr
Kunihiro Morishima
(Nagoya University)
