X-ray and neutron imaging for cultural heritage: the INFN-CHNet experience
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Published:2024-07-19
Issue:7
Volume:139
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ISSN:2190-5444
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Container-title:The European Physical Journal Plus
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Eur. Phys. J. Plus
Author:
Mazzinghi A., Castelli L.ORCID, Ruberto C., Barone S., García-Avello Bofías F., Bombini A., Czelusniak C., Gelli N., Giambi F., Manetti M., Massi M., Sodi L., Balerna A., Pronti L., Romani M., Angelucci M., Viviani G., Sciarra V., Cestelli Guidi M., Marabotto M., Sottili L., Vigorelli L., Tansella F., Magalini M., Guidorzi L., Re A., Lo Giudice A., Ricci C., Pozzi F., Iorio G., Graziani V., Fabbri A., Branchini P., De Carlo A., Tortora L., Morigi M. P., Bettuzzi M., Brancaccio R., Seracini M., Cantini F., Grazzi F., Marcucci G., Clemenza M., Alloni D., Altieri S., Rossini R., Salvini A., Sans-Planell O., Zafiropoulos D., Sarchiapone L., Arneodo F., Torres Saavedra R. A., Castellá M. F., Mastrangelo N., Morales A. M., Taccetti F., Giuntini L.
Abstract
AbstractThis paper reports on the instrumentation and expertise developed within the INFN-CHNet network for X-ray and neutron imaging, which enable non-invasive identification of materials and production processes in the field of cultural heritage. INFN-CHNet is the network of the Italian National Institute of Nuclear Physics specifically dedicated to the development and application of scientific methods and technologies to cultural heritage. This article focuses on portable MA-XRF scanners, often complemented by additional techniques, PIXE imaging on a newly developed portable accelerator, X-ray radiography and tomography, exploited to their full potential also through the use of portable systems, and neutron radiography and tomography, which require large-scale facilities. In many respects, the information obtained from X-ray and neutron-based methods is complementary, facilitating a comprehensive characterisation of materials, structures, and manufacturing techniques.
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Funder
Università degli Studi di Firenze
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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