Secondment places have been filled. If you are interested in having experiments done using this technique on your own samples, you can apply for access via the Open Access competitive call. A new call will open soon.

Tomolab is the X-ray computed microtomography (micro-CT) laboratory at Elettra. Micro-CT is one of the most advanced techniques in the field of nondestructive evaluation tests. It allows imaging of the internal microstructure of different objects and materials, measuring the three-dimensional (3D) X-ray attenuation coefficient map of the sample. X-ray micro-CT represents a powerful investigation tool in many different applications, especially in the area of material science as well as geology or biomaterials, Studies have recently been conducted, for example, to:

• define the morphology of recycled materials;
• establish the state of conservation and find functional-pathological indications of ancient bone samples;
• evaluate different approaches to dental implantology;
• analyze volcanic and reservoir rocks;
• trace the growth of plants over time.