Is everything transparent?
Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen's discovery of the X-rays has probably brought us a good deal closer to answering this question. In this section, you can find out how modern imaging techniques are made possible with the help of X-rays. Explore 3D models from the computer tomograph yourself. Discover where else X-rays are used in addition to medicine.
In this area you will find 4 exhibits that cover a wide range of the topic of "X-rays":
This exhibit helps you understand the principle of computer tomography step by step. Create your own patterns on a field with 5 rows and 5 columns using the available stones and test whether your pattern is recognised by the device! But be careful: as with real measurements in the laboratory, you need to be skilful and careful if you want the experiment to succeed! |
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What hides in the black cylinder? Computer tomography gives us the opportunity to look inside closed bodies - not just the human body. Use this exhibit to create your own 3D model of an unknown object. The more data you collect, the more accurate the representation becomes. In the end, the model is so detailed that even the smallest structures inside it are recognisable and it can be viewed from all directions. |
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This exhibit offers a playful approach to the broad and complex subject area of X-rays, and not just for younger guests. Match photos of different objects to the corresponding X-ray images. The pictures show objects made of both organic and inorganic materials. |
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Here you will find a selection of 3D models created using computer tomography. These can be analysed in a variety of ways. Just try them out and experiment! With different colour palettes, contrasts and brightnesses. It becomes clear how a wide variety of information can be obtained from X-ray images and why this once novel form of radiation has been able to establish itself so successfully. |
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