Welcome to a workshop on Neutron Activation Analysis!

This two-day workshop will provide an introduction to Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA), with a specific focus on its applications in the field of cultural heritage and archaeology. NAA is a highly sensitive and non-destructive technique used for elemental analysis, making it a valuable tool for the study of historical artifacts and archaeological finds.

The workshop will begin with an overview of the basic principles of radiation interaction with matter, laying the foundation for understanding NAA. Participants will learn about the necessary instrumentation, including the operation of gamma ray spectrometers, and explore the different types of neutron sources used in this technique.

We will then move to the applications of NAA in cultural heritage, where we will highlight case studies from archaeology. This will include analysis of artifacts, with some selected examples, demonstrating how NAA can reveal information about the composition of objects.

In addition to lectures, the workshop will feature hands-on exercises in data analysis, allowing participants to apply the theoretical knowledge gained. This blend of lessons and practical exercises will give attendees a first-hand understanding of NAA and its invaluable role in the field of cultural heritage preservation and research.

Agenda

3 December

09:00-10:00: Intro to radioactivity - Christian Stieghorst, Technical University of Munich

10:00-11:00: Neutrons - Anna Fedrigo, Institut Laue-Langevin

11:00-12:00: NAA, gamma spectroscopy, and gamma detectors - Carlo Cazzaniga, ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

12:00-13:30 Lunch break

13:30-14:00: Neutrons and applications in cultural heritage - Anna Fedrigo, Institut Laue-Langevin

14:00-15:00: Practical lab 1 - Carlo Cazzaniga, ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

15:00-15:30 Coffee break

15:30-17:00: Practical lab 1 - Carlo Cazzaniga, ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

4 December

09:30-10:30: Principles of NAA - Carlo Cazzaniga, ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

10:30-11:30: Applications in NAA - Christian Stieghorst, Technical University of Munich

11:30-12:00: Tools for Monte Carlo simulations - Carlo Cazzaniga, ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

12:00-13:00 Lunch break

13:00-14:30: Practical lab 2 - Carlo Cazzaniga, ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

14:30-15:00 Coffee break

15:00-16:00: Practical lab 2 - Carlo Cazzaniga, ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

Contact

For practical questions, please contact shandana.mufti@linxs.lu.se

Organiser from the Theme:

Carlo Cazzaniga, carlo.cazzaniga@stfc.ac.uk

Anna Fedrigo, fedrigo@ill.fr

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