Learning objectives
To provide students with basic working knowledge in order to be able to describe, use and interpret data relating to the most important techniques of a “physical” nature used in archaeometry, also taking into consideration significant case studies from recent literature.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
<p>Methodology of physical studies. <br />
Atomic spectroscopy. <br />
Optical spectroscopy. <br />
Vibrational spectroscopy – FTIR – Raman – SERS. <br />
X-ray fluorescence. <br />
X-ray absorption – EXAFS – XANES. <br />
PIXE (Particle-Induced X-ray Emission) – PIGE (Particle-Induced Gamma-ray Emission) - IBA techniques – RBS techniques – neutron activation nuclear techniques. <br />
LIBS (Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy). <br />
Photoelectron spectroscopy – Auger – UPS-XPS – surface techniques. <br />
ESR-NMR. <br />
Dating and thermoluminescence techniques. <br />
Multivariate techniques. <br />
Applications – modern art. <br />
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Case studies: ceramics – glass – metals – wood and stone materials – fabrics – pigments – wall paintings – polychromies. <br />
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Full programme
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Bibliography
Lecture notes provided by the teacher – notes on case studies from the literature.
Teaching methods
Lectures with illustrations of case studies and aid in library research. <br />
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Oral test with a presentation of a report on one or more case studies, approached with several physical techniques. Discussion of laboratory experience is an integral part of the test. <br />
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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