Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research, Section B (Volume 239, Issues1-2, September 2005) - Beam Interactions With Materials and Atoms

The techniques of ion beam analysis have already been successfully applied to the objects from our cultural heritage – both for investigation of archaeological artefacts and for studies of objects of art. Meaningful data can be obtained on the technological procedures applied during fabrication of such objects, the type of materials applied and their provenance. Such data cast light on the historical background of particular objects and thus increase their cultural value. On the other hand, such techniques can monitor the deterioration of objects with time, discover reasons for these processes and thus help to maintain their preservation.