Neutron methods for archaeology and cultural heritage / Nikolay Kardjilov, Giulia Festa, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Kardjilov, Nikolay, editor.

Festa, Giulia, editor.

George Clapp Vaillant Book Fund.

Series:

Neutron scattering applications and techniques

Neutron scattering applications and techniques, 1868-0372

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Radiography in archaeology.

Cultural property.

Physical Description:

x, 349 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer, [2017]

Summary:

This book provides an extensive overview of the application of neutron characterization techniques in cultural heritage to a broad audience and will be of interest to both scientists and non-scientists in the field. Archaeologists, paleontologists, restaurateurs and conservators, historians and collectors will be fascinated by the wealth of information that can be obtained using neutron techniques, while material scientists and engineers will find details of the experimental techniques and materials properties that can be determined. Neutrons, due to their weak interactions with materials, provide a penetrating, but non-invasive probe of bulk properties. They allow the characterization of the composition and mechanical properties of materials, helping to answer questions related to the dating, the manufacturing process or the state of degradation of artefacts. They allow detailed interrogation of the internal structures of objects that may be otherwise hidden from view. The first section of the book is dedicated to stories describing spectacular discoveries brought about by the use of neutron techniques in a range of applications. The second section covers the experimental techniques in appropriate detail: basic principles, limitations and fields of application.

Contents:

Part I Cultural Heritage and Neutrons

1. Probing our Heritage with Neutrons

One Successful Story

2. Bronze Sculptures and Lead Objects tell Stories about their Creators

3. Paintings Reveal their Secrets

4. Neutrons Unveil Secrets of Musical Instruments

5. The Glory of Ancient Weapons and Armors; F. Salvemini

6. Ceramics, Marbles and Stones in the Light of Neutrons

7. Paleontology

Fossilized Ancestors Re-Awaken by Neutron Radiography

Part II Neutron Experimental Methods

8. General Introduction to Neutron Physics and Instrumentation

9. Scattering Techniques: Small- and Wide-Angle Neutron Diffraction

10. Neutron Activation Analysis

11. Prompt Gamma Activation Analysis

12. Neutron Resonance Analysis

13. Neutron Resonance Imaging

14. Prompt Gamma Activation Imaging

15. Neutron Activation Autoradiography

16. Neutron Imaging.

Notes:

Additional material available online.

Includes bibliographical references.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the George Clapp Vaillant Book Fund.

ISBN:

9783319331614

3319331612

OCLC:

970656159

Publisher Number:

99973861111