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Pattern Recognition with Artificial Intelligence in Space Experiments
by
Federica Cuna
Federica Cuna 1,2,*
,
Maria Bossa
Maria Bossa 2,3,
Fabio Gargano
Fabio Gargano 1,2
and
Mario Nicola Mazziotta
Mario Nicola Mazziotta 1
1
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare—Sezione di Bari, Via Giovanni Amendola, 173, 70126 Bari, Italy
2
ICSC—Centro Nazionale di Ricerca in High Performance Computing, Big Data and Quantum Computing, Via Magnanelli, 40033 Casalecchio di Reno, Italy
3
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare—Sezione di Napoli, Strada Comunale Cinthia, 80126 Napoli, Italy
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Particles 2025, 8(4), 99; https://doi.org/10.3390/particles8040099 (registering DOI)
Submission received: 30 September 2025
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Revised: 11 November 2025
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Accepted: 1 December 2025
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Published: 10 December 2025
Abstract
The application of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques in astroparticle experiments represents a major advancement in both data analysis and experimental design. As space missions become increasingly complex, integrating AI tools is essential for optimizing system performance and maximizing scientific return. This study explores the use of Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) within the tracking systems of space-based experiments. A key challenge in track reconstruction is the high level of noise, primarily due to backscattering tracks, which can obscure the identification of primary particle trajectories. We propose a novel GNN-based approach for node-level classification tasks, specifically designed to distinguish primary tracks from backscattered ones within the tracker. In this framework, AI is employed as a powerful tool for pattern recognition, enabling the system to identify meaningful structures within complex tracking data and to discriminate signal from backscattering with higher precision. By addressing these challenges, our work aims to enhance the accuracy and reliability of data interpretation in astroparticle physics through the advanced deep learning techniques.
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Cuna, F.; Bossa, M.; Gargano, F.; Mazziotta, M.N.
Pattern Recognition with Artificial Intelligence in Space Experiments. Particles 2025, 8, 99.
https://doi.org/10.3390/particles8040099
AMA Style
Cuna F, Bossa M, Gargano F, Mazziotta MN.
Pattern Recognition with Artificial Intelligence in Space Experiments. Particles. 2025; 8(4):99.
https://doi.org/10.3390/particles8040099
Chicago/Turabian Style
Cuna, Federica, Maria Bossa, Fabio Gargano, and Mario Nicola Mazziotta.
2025. "Pattern Recognition with Artificial Intelligence in Space Experiments" Particles 8, no. 4: 99.
https://doi.org/10.3390/particles8040099
APA Style
Cuna, F., Bossa, M., Gargano, F., & Mazziotta, M. N.
(2025). Pattern Recognition with Artificial Intelligence in Space Experiments. Particles, 8(4), 99.
https://doi.org/10.3390/particles8040099
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