X-ray micro computed tomography (μCT) can reveal the internal structure of several types of objects by exploiting differences in their X-ray absorption. It can: provide information about the objects’ relative composition and density without taking any samples or causing any damage; reveal invisible defects, cracks or damage; show if there are any inclusions and if the object is a single piece or is made of different parts joined together; and, uncover methods of construction and even show if repairs and additions have been made. For this reason, it has increasingly been used in archaeology and cultural heritage.

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X射线微计算机断层扫描技术在文化遗产中的应用。

X射线微计算机断层扫描（μCT）可以通过利用X射线吸收率的差异来揭示几种类型物体的内部结构。它可以：提供有关物体相对组成和密度的信息，而无需取样或造成任何损坏；揭示看不见的缺陷，裂缝或损坏；展示是否有任何内含物，以及该物体是单件还是由不同部分连接在一起制成；并且发现施工方法，甚至显示是否已进行了维修和补充。因此，它已越来越多地用于考古和文化遗产。