High-resolution X-ray computed tomography in geosciences: A review of the current technology and applications

V Cnudde, MN Boone - Earth-Science Reviews, 2013 - Elsevier
High-resolution X-ray Computed Tomography (HRXCT) or micro-CT (μCT) is a frequently
used non-destructive 3D imaging and analysis technique for the investigation of internal …

Imaging and image-based fluid transport modeling at the pore scale in geological materials: A practical introduction to the current state-of-the-art

T Bultreys, W De Boever, V Cnudde - Earth-Science Reviews, 2016 - Elsevier
Fluid flow and mass transport in geological materials are crucial in diverse Earth science
applications. To fully understand the behavior of geological materials in this context, the …

Versatile and efficient pore network extraction method using marker-based watershed segmentation

JT Gostick - Physical Review E, 2017 - APS
Obtaining structural information from tomographic images of porous materials is a critical
component of porous media research. Extracting pore networks is particularly valuable since …

PITRE: software for phase-sensitive X-ray image processing and tomography reconstruction

RC Chen, D Dreossi, L Mancini, R Menk… - Synchrotron …, 2012 - journals.iucr.org
Synchrotron-radiation computed tomography has been applied in many research fields.
Here, PITRE (Phase-sensitive X-ray Image processing and Tomography REconstruction) …

An introduction to the application of X-ray microtomography to the three-dimensional study of igneous rocks

DR Baker, L Mancini, M Polacci, MD Higgins… - Lithos, 2012 - Elsevier
Imaging rocks in three-dimensions through X-ray microtomography enables routine
visualization of structures in samples, which can be spatially resolved down to the sub …

ANKAphase: Software for single-distance phase retrieval from inline X-ray phase-contrast radiographs

T Weitkamp, D Haas, D Wegrzynek… - Synchrotron Radiation, 2011 - journals.iucr.org
A computer program named ANKAphase is presented that processes X-ray inline phase-
contrast radiographs by reconstructing the projected thickness of the object (s) imaged. The …

Controls on reservoir heterogeneity of tight sand oil reservoirs in Upper Triassic Yanchang Formation in Longdong Area, southwest Ordos Basin, China: Implications …

Y Zhou, Y Ji, L Xu, S Che, X Niu, L Wan, Y Zhou… - Marine and Petroleum …, 2016 - Elsevier
Compared to conventional reservoirs, pore structure and diagenetic alterations of
unconventional tight sand oil reservoirs are highly heterogeneous. The Upper Triassic …

Magma fragmentation in highly explosive basaltic eruptions induced by rapid crystallization

F Arzilli, G La Spina, MR Burton, M Polacci… - Nature …, 2019 - nature.com
Basaltic eruptions are the most common form of volcanism on Earth and planetary bodies.
The low viscosity of basaltic magmas inhibits fragmentation, which favours effusive and lava …

Computed micro-tomographic evaluation of glide path with nickel-titanium rotary PathFile in maxillary first molars curved canals

D Pasqualini, CC Bianchi, DS Paolino, L Mancini… - Journal of …, 2012 - Elsevier
INTRODUCTION: X-ray computed micro-tomography scanning allows high-resolution 3-
dimensional imaging of small objects. In this study, micro-CT scanning was used to compare …

Enhanced and flexible software tools for X-ray computed tomography at the Italian synchrotron radiation facility Elettra

F Brun, S Pacilè, A Accardo… - Fundamenta …, 2015 - journals.sagepub.com
X-ray computed tomography (CT) experiments performed at synchrotron radiation facilities
require adequate computing and storage resources due to the large amount of acquired and …