Open AccessUniversity of Warsaw Geology Department uses SMARTTECH 3D scanner to discover the secrets of earth
Author(s) -
Krzysztof Gębarski,
Marcin Lewandowski,
Hubert Kubik
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
advanced technologies in mechanics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2392-0327
DOI - 10.17814/atim.2016.1(6).33
Subject(s) - quartz , scanner , geology , volcano , rare earth , solid earth , mineralogy , archaeology , seismology , geophysics , geography , paleontology , physics , optics
Researches provided on University of Warsaw Geology Department uses a 3D scanner to make advanced analysis of quartz crystals found on different places on Earth. Quartz crystals are formed in the same process for millions of years. They usually grow in regions of active volcanoes and earthquakes. Their final shape and color depend from number of external factors such as for example pressure, and temperature. Precise 3D scan of quartz crystals made with sub millimeter accuracy gives scientists unique possibilities of researching the condition under which the crystal was formed and discovering the earth condition from hundred thousand years ago.