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Advanced Training Course on Characterization, Dating and Data Interpretation of Natural Heritage Materials and Objects with Accelerator-Based and Complementary Analytical Techniques (October 2022)

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Promoting and enabling the knowled​​ge transfer of nuclear-based analytical techniques for the analysis of heritage materials is a key IAEA mandate. In-depth characterization of heritage materials is of great importance for conservation issues and is an excellent way to understand the archaeological sites and artefacts of the past. Going back to the natural and geological raw materials used to make the artefact is therefore essential.​

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With a focus on natural raw materials, the Training Course enabled a platform for information exchange on the topics of characterization method assessment, dating and data interpretation​.

A total of 53 trainees from 25 Member States attended and 12 lecturers participated.​



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Key Topics 

  • Application of accelerator science and technology for characterization of natural heritage materials: case studies.

  • Dating natural heritage materials using accelerator-based and complementary dating techniques.

  • Recent advances and methodologies development of characterization and dating of natural heritage materials, open science.

  • Access to research infrastructure and modalities.

  • Introduction to radiation-induced damage, key aspects and share best practices towards safe analysis of cultural and natural heritage materials.​​



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  • Accelerator Knowledge Portal
    • Advanced Training Course on Characterization, Dating and Data Interpretation of Natural Heritage Materials and Objects with Accelerator-Based and Complementary Analytical Techniques (October 2022)