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https://doi.org/10.5194/ejm-34-275-2022
https://doi.org/10.5194/ejm-34-275-2022
Research article
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10 May 2022
Research article |  | 10 May 2022

Automatic element and mineral detection in thin sections using hyperspectral transmittance imaging microscopy (HyperTIM)

Helge L. C. Daempfling, Christian Mielke, Nicole Koellner, Melanie Lorenz, Christian Rogass, Uwe Altenberger, Daniel E. Harlov, and Michael Knoper

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In this study we present a novel method for the automatic detection of minerals and elements using hyperspectral transmittance imaging microscopy measurements of complete thin sections (HyperTIM).