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Challenges of `imaging' particulate materials in three dimensions

Soft Condensed Matter 2022-11-15 v3

Abstract

In this perspective article, we discuss the challenges of imaging assemblies of particles in three dimensions. Starting from a brief motivation for the investigation of particulate materials, we provide an overview of experimental approaches developed for imaging particles. We list the challenges and existing solutions associated with X-ray tomography, one of the standard methods to study statics. Subsequently, we discuss challenges and opportunities arising from emerging new techniques such as radar tracking and `smart' tracers for exploring granular dynamics. We close with a tentative view on the outstanding problems and potential solutions in the future.

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@article{arxiv.2204.09529,
  title  = {Challenges of `imaging' particulate materials in three dimensions},
  author = {Matthias Schröter and Chen Lyu and Jiayun Huang and Kai Huang},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2204.09529},
  year   = {2022}
}

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19 pages, 5 figures

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