Research Catalog

Title

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

Publication

• Cham : Springer, [2017]
• ©2017

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Details

Additional Authors

• Kardjilov, Nikolay.
• Festa, Giulia.

Description

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

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.

Series Statement

Neutron scattering applications and techniques, 1868-0372

Uniform Title

Neutron scattering applications and techniques.

Subject

• Radiography in archaeology
• Cultural property

Note

• Additional material available online.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references.

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.

Call Number

JFE 17-2958

ISBN

• 9783319331614
• 3319331612

LCCN

• 2016949631
• 9783319331614

OCLC

970656159

Title

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

Publisher

Cham : Springer, [2017]

Copyright Date

©2017

Type of Content

text

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Series

Neutron scattering applications and techniques, 1868-0372

Neutron scattering applications and techniques.

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references.

Added Author

Kardjilov, Nikolay.

Festa, Giulia.

Other Standard Identifier

9783319331614

Research Call Number

JFE 17-2958