Challenges of 'imaging' particulate materials in three dimensions

Authors

  • Matthias Schroeter Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self- Organization, 37077 Göttingen, Germany & Hypatia Science Consulting, 37081 Göttingen, Germany.
  • Chen Lyv Collective Dynamics Lab, Division of Natural and Applied Sciences, Duke Kunshan University, 215306 Kunshan, Jiangsu, China.
  • Jiayun Huang Collective Dynamics Lab, Division of Natural and Applied Sciences, Duke Kunshan University, 215306 Kunshan, Jiangsu, China.
  • Kai Huang Collective Dynamics Lab, Division of Natural and Applied Sciences, Duke Kunshan University, 215306 Kunshan, Jiangsu, China. & Experimentalphysik V, Universität Bayreuth, 95440 Bayreuth, Germany

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4279/pip.140015

Keywords:

X-ray tomograph, Radar tracking, Granular statics, Granular dynamics, Image processing, Particle tracking

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.

Challenges of ‘imaging’ particulate materials in three dimensions. Fig. 5

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Published

2022-12-23

How to Cite

Schroeter, M., Lyv, C., Huang, J., & Huang, K. (2022). Challenges of ’imaging’ particulate materials in three dimensions. Papers in Physics, 14, 140015. https://doi.org/10.4279/pip.140015

Issue

Vol. 14 (2022)

Section

Traditional Review Articles

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