Influence of spectra sewing on XCT measurement

TL;DR

This paper investigates how spectra sewing affects XCT measurements, demonstrating that careful spectral stitching can enhance results, but requires cautious application to avoid adverse effects.

Contribution

It introduces a model for analyzing spectral sewing in XCT and shows that proper spectral stitching can improve measurement accuracy.

Findings

Careful spectral sewing can enhance XCT results.

Improper modification may lead to misleading outcomes.

Spectral enhancement can be beneficial if applied cautiously.

Abstract

The paper presents an analysis of the possible spectra manipulation and its consequence for the specific application of XCT. The focus was on the modification of the registered spectra dominantly by the sewing/stitching method. A model spectrum was created to analyse the possible behaviour of the spectral components when specifically arranged. The model and processing of real experimental data revealed that careful spectral sewing can be a very useful procedure and typically leads to improvement of the results obtained with the XCT technique. The results recommended also cautiousness in the choice of the applied modification and scale. In some cases gain or spectral enhancement of a part of the spectrum can be considered also as a sort of sewing, and improve the XCT results.