By MICRO, University of Arkansas https://bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/wordpressua.uark.edu/dist/4/453/files/2018/08/MICRO_SpecimenMounting-186j0p7.pdf Learn how to package your samples for optimal CT imaging.
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Empowering Education and Creativity with Computed Tomography
At NoCTURN Education & Outreach, we’re passionate about what computed tomography (CT) can mean for teachers and students. Bringing CT into the classroom could be a huge leap forward, empowering educators and sparking creativity in students. (Thank you to Monika […]
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The Virtual Paleontologist
By Anne Kort, University of Michigan https://www.youtube.com/@VirtPaleo Comprehensive tutorials about using, processing, and analyzing CT data primarily focused on the field of Paleontology.
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Introduction to Micro-CT Scanning
By April Neander, The University of Chicago Introductory video for the University of Chicago PaleoCT facility. Covers basic vocabulary, parts of the machine, mounting, common artefacts, and quality/speed/resolution tradeoffs. https://youtu.be/b5vYU6K9jq8
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Background and Theory
By April Neander, The University of Chicago Chapter 3 of the University of Chicago PaleoCT training course. Covers basic vocabulary, parts of the machine, common artefacts, and quality/speed/resolution tradeoffs. https://youtu.be/AU66_0h3Al4
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Mounting Specimens
By April Neander, The University of Chicago Chapter 4 of the University of Chicago PaleoCT training course. Covers intro to mounting and wet specimens. https://youtu.be/LLBApcORNE0
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Pre-Scan
By April Neander, The University of Chicago Chapter 5 of the University of Chicago PaleoCT training course. This video covers power modes, changing a dual tube system, and warmup. This video is specific to Phoenix/GE/Waygate machines. https://youtu.be/0pXTnXnHSQQ
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Scanning with the High Power 240 kV Tube
By April Neander, The University of Chicago Chapter 6 of the University of Chicago PaleoCT training course. Covers scanning software for Waygate machines, positioning a specimen in the scanner, how to read a histogram, scanning parameters, and detector calibration. https://youtu.be/KGCbydtGh_0
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Fossils and Filters
By April Neander, The University of Chicago Chapter 7 of the University of Chicago PaleoCT training course. Covers tips for mounting fossils, and when and how to use filters. https://youtu.be/RW8FJRDJ4Wk