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The SCENA project (Scientific Cosmic Experiments with Narrative Arts) aims to validate a static monitoring system for heritage buildings through the construction and field deployment of two dedicated muon telescopes. The system builds on a previously published feasibility study [1]. By correlating muon trajectories measured by two vertically separated telescopes rigidly fixed to a building, the setup enables the detection of relative shifts and rotations, even through internal obstacles such as floors or vaults. Detector optimization and real‑time reconstruction algorithms are supported by Monte Carlo simulations based on GEANT4 and the EcoMug muon generator. A distinctive feature of SCENA is the creation of an “artistic clone” of the detector, that is a full‑scale interface that converts muon‑arrival data into light and sound using dedicated sonification methods. This multidisciplinary component supports public engagement and Citizen Science initiatives, highlighting the potential of particle physics as a shared language for cultural heritage protection and scientific outreach.
[1] G. Bonomi et al. “Cosmic ray tracking to monitor the stability of historical buildings: a feasibility study”, Meas. Sci. Technol. 30 (2019) 045901 [doi: 10.1088/1361-6501/ab00d7]