Application of a robotic THz imaging system for sub-surface analysis of ancient human remains

We used a robotic-based THz imaging system to investigate the sub-surface structure of an artificially mummified ancient Egyptian human left hand. The results obtained are compared to the results of a conventional CT and a micro-CT scan. Using such a robotic THz system promises new insights into the...

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Published in:Scientific reports 2019-03, Vol.9 (1), p.3390-3390, Article 3390
Main Authors: Stübling, Eva-Maria, Rehn, Arno, Siebrecht, Tabea, Bauckhage, Yannick, Öhrström, Lena, Eppenberger, Patrick, Balzer, Jan C., Rühli, Frank, Koch, Martin
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Language:English
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Computed tomography
Human remains
Humanities and Social Sciences
Medical imaging
multidisciplinary
Robotics
Science
Science (multidisciplinary)
Tomography
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Summary:We used a robotic-based THz imaging system to investigate the sub-surface structure of an artificially mummified ancient Egyptian human left hand. The results obtained are compared to the results of a conventional CT and a micro-CT scan. Using such a robotic THz system promises new insights into the sub-surface structure of human remains. The depth resolution of the THz images exceeds the resolution of a conventional CT scan and is comparable with a micro-CT scan. The advantage of THz measurements over micro-CT scans is the fact that even comparatively large samples, like complete bodies, can be scanned. These would not fit into a conventional micro-CT scanner.
ISSN:2045-2322
2045-2322
DOI:10.1038/s41598-019-40211-7