gamma4scanimage

gamma4scanimage [OPTIONS] [ARGUMENTS]

-h, --help
    Likely displays a help message or usage information for the command. This is a common option for most Linux utilities.

-V, --version
    Potentially prints the version information of the gamma4scanimage utility or the associated software package.

-d, --device
    If the command interacts with hardware, this option would specify the gamma-ray detection device or scanner to be used (e.g., a specific port or device ID).

-o, --output
    Specifies the output file path where the acquired or processed image data will be saved. The format might be specific to gamma-ray data (e.g., raw binary, FITS, or a custom format).

-r, --resolution
    If applicable, sets the resolution of the acquired image, possibly in pixels per unit or bins per spectrum.

-v, --verbose
    Increases the verbosity of the command's output, providing more detailed progress or debugging information.

--gain
    If interacting with detector hardware, this option might control the electronic gain setting of the gamma detector, affecting signal amplification.

--duration
    For acquisition, this could specify the integration or scanning time for data collection.

gamma4scanimage is not a standard Linux command found in common distributions or widely adopted software suites like SANE (Scanner Access Now Easy) or ImageMagick. Its name strongly suggests it is a specialized utility used for acquiring, processing, or analyzing images, likely in the context of gamma-ray spectroscopy, medical imaging (e.g., PET scans), or industrial inspection. It would typically be part of a larger, proprietary, or highly niche software package designed for specific scientific or engineering applications that involve gamma radiation detection and imaging.

As such, its exact functionality, available options, and system requirements are entirely dependent on the specific software environment it was developed for. Without access to that particular software suite's documentation, a detailed functional description is not publicly available. It likely interacts with specialized hardware for gamma detection and produces image data relevant to gamma-ray analysis.

gamma4scanimage is not a standard, publicly documented Linux command. Information provided here is based on logical inference from its name and common command-line utility patterns. Its actual behavior, parameters, and availability depend entirely on the specific proprietary or specialized software suite it belongs to. Users should refer to the documentation of the software package that includes gamma4scanimage for accurate and complete information.

This command requires a specific software environment to function. It is not part of standard Linux distributions or common imaging software. Its presence on a system implies the installation of a specialized gamma-ray spectroscopy or imaging application, and its proper use necessitates understanding that application's framework and hardware interfaces.

Given its name, gamma4scanimage would be used in fields such as nuclear physics, astrophysics (gamma-ray astronomy), medical imaging (e.g., SPECT, PET), radiation safety, and industrial non-destructive testing (NDT) where gamma radiation is used for imaging or analysis.

Information on the specific development history and evolution of gamma4scanimage is not publicly available. As a highly specialized or proprietary utility, its development is likely tied to a particular scientific research project, academic institution, or commercial entity involved in gamma-ray detection and imaging technology. Its usage is confined to environments where the specific parent software package is installed and operational.

scanimage(1), convert(1), gimp(1), sane-find-scanner(1)