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X-ray fluorescence (XRF) techniques allow us to detect the characteristic X-rays from a material. This process has been used in several application fields, from environmental studies on air particulates to pigments composing a specific artwork.
Regolith covers the moon's surface for meters, and its thickness varies from micrometers up to centimeters. Its dust is electrically charged, and sticks to surfaces, abrasing them. This makes it one of the major technological concerns for lunar missions. Knowing how its composition correlates to other factors, such as its electric field and grain size, it is possible to provide meaningful insights on regolith geological properties, with the aim of improving the resistance to regolith of the next generation lunar missions.
Equipping one of the upcoming missions with an X-ray detector and radioactive sources makes it possible to perform the XRF analysis of the lunar regolith. The experimental setup will be shown, along with the results coming from simulation data and tests conducted in our laboratory.
| Eligibility for "Best presentation for young researcher" or "Best poster for young researcher" prize | Yes |
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