The non-destructive study of museums objects by means of neutrons imaging methods and results of investigations

Lehmann, E. H. and Vontobel, P. and Frei, G. (2007) The non-destructive study of museums objects by means of neutrons imaging methods and results of investigations. Il nuovo cimento C, 30 (1). pp. 93-104. ISSN 1826-9885

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Abstract

Based on experience from many kinds of investigations with neutron imaging methods (radiography, tomography, time-dependent studies) and in comparison to conventional X-ray methods, the authors discuss the potential of future improved studies for cultural-heritage purposes. Whereas the focus of the paper is on the imaging aspect, other established techniques as neutron activation analysis (NAA), prompt gamma activation analysis (PGAA), neutron-induced autoradiography and neutron scattering are mentioned too. Although a great potential for studies similar to those described in the paper exists, a considerable effort is needed to define the best-suited methods for the dedicated cultural historical request. A real barrier between the experts at large research facilities (as, e.g., neutron sources are) and the partners from the museums side has to be overcome in order to solve the problems. A joint European approach will help in this respect.

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: Paper presented at the Workshop “RICH—Research Infrastructures for Cultural Heritage”, Trieste, December 12-13, 2005.
Uncontrolled Keywords: Computed tomography (CT) ; Neutron sources ; Image processing
Subjects: 500 Scienze naturali e Matematica > 530 Fisica
Depositing User: Marina Spanti
Date Deposited: 20 Mar 2020 15:30
Last Modified: 20 Mar 2020 15:30
URI: http://eprints.bice.rm.cnr.it/id/eprint/16191

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