Muon Detector for Underground Tomography

TL;DR

This paper presents the design, simulation, and initial laboratory testing of a compact muon detector using scintillators for underground archaeological exploration via cosmic ray muon radiography.

Contribution

It introduces a novel, compact muon telescope specifically designed for underground archaeological imaging, with initial laboratory validation.

Findings

Successful simulation of detector performance

First laboratory results demonstrate feasibility

Potential for non-invasive archaeological exploration

Abstract

We utilise muons from cosmic ray to explore hidden underground archaeological structures. Presented here is the design, simulation studies and first laboratory results of a compact, scintillators based, cosmic ray muon telescope for underground muon radiography.