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​ The overall objective of this Workshop was to provide a forum for physicists, material scientists, chemists, archaeologists, conservators, curators, and heritage science stakeholders. The objective was to contribute to the enhancement of scientific-technological knowledge, innovation infrastructure and human resources training in the area of cultural heritage using nuclear and isotopic techniques. The event also aimed to provide a platform to further enhance the nexus between Arts and Science by promoting linkages between the collaborating centre activities and regional collaborators.

Key topics

Neutron and synchrotron X-ray imaging for structural tri-dimensional characterization;

Full-pattern Neutron Diffraction technique for structure and phase determination, Neutron Diffraction Residual Stress and Texture;

Analysis for the characterization of the preferred orientation and lattice deformations of the crystalline structure to clarify the manufacturing processes;

​Neutron activation analysis for provenance study;

​Ion Beam Analysis (IBA) for elemental analysis;

Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) as an ultra-sensitive method for isotopic dating;

THz/Far-IR spectroscopy for the characterization of pigments and other cultural heritage materials;

X-ray Fluorescence microscopy maps for elemental distribution and for a range of spectroscopic applications such as determining oxidation state and speciation;​

Scanning electron microscope (SEM), focused ion beam (FIB), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM);

Overview of the most utilised portable equipment for the investigation of cultural heritage;

Introduction to the IAEA e-learning platform and courses on Heritage Science;

​Mechanism to access research infrastructure and how to write a successful proposal​

Further Workshop Information

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