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Wonders of Heritage


X-RAY FLUORESCENCE for the Elemental Analysis of Artwork
X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy is a valuable tool for the elemental analysis of artwork. There are many applications of XRF in art. The applications of XRF in cultural heritage come from its ability of performing elemental analysis on the art objects, thus revealing their elemental composition. We can use XRF spectroscopy to analyze cultural heritage objects like paintings, sculptures, mosaics, coins, wall paintings, etc. The XRF analysis reveals details of materials used in


THE ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM and The Use of Electromagnetic Waves in Cultural Heritage
The electromagnetic spectrum consists of all the electromagnetic waves of all possible energies moving through space at the speed of light.


WATCH OUT CON ARTISTS: Science Can End Your Art Forger Career
The most expensive Campendonk painting ever sold is not really a Campendonk. Its author is Wolfgang Beltracchi, an artist and art forger.


THE NMR-MOUSE and Applications of the NMR-MOUSE in Cultural Heritage
The NMR-MOUSE is a mobile nuclear magnetic resonance sensor that can be used non-invasively for scientific research in cultural heritage.


HERITAGE AND SCIENCE: What Do They Have In Common?
We can use science in cultural heritage to date art objects, help with art conservation, art restoration, and authentication of art objects.
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