Noninvasive probing of geological core samples

Thursday, July 15, 2010 - 01:21 in Physics & Chemistry

Tools to measure a core sample's electrical anisotropy have been sadly lacking, according to a group of researchers. To solve this problem, they found inspiration in a type of logging technology currently used by the modern oil industry. They created a device capable of noninvasively measuring electrical conductivity.

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