Learning objectives
To give the basic physics knowledge to understand the principal physical techniques used for investigation on cultural heritage
Prerequisites
Basic Physics and Mathematics and preliminary optics and spectroscopy concepts
Course unit content
Advanced techniques for Archaeometry
Full programme
Optical, atomic, vibrational spectroscopies - X-ray Fluorescence - XPS - Auger electron spectroscopy - SIMS - XRD - Synchrotron radiation techniques - EXAFS - XANES - Mossbauer - Ion Beam Tecniques - Neutron Activation Analysis - Nuclear reaction analysis - Rutherford Back Scattering - PIXE - PIGE - Thermoluminescence - C14 dating techniques
Bibliography
Notes
Teaching methods
Oral lesson on many case studies
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam on a discussion of physical techniques applied to case studies
Other information
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