In the atmosphere, the action of cosmic rays creates high-
energetic particles called muons that can penetrate almost any substance over long distances. This natural muon radiation has been used for decades, for example in geology to examine underground structures or in archeology to detect cavities (e.g. in pyramids or underground). Muon radiography imaging methods are also increasingly being researched for the x-raying of objects in the areas of industry, construction and security. These methods, which sometimes require measurements lasting days to months, could be significantly accelerated using artificial, transportable muon sources with higher intensity. This could result in completely new possible applications for such active muon radiography in the future, possibly even as part of transportable systems, e.g. B. for detecting radioactive materials hidden behind radiation shields in freight containers and trucks.
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