Physical techniques in the study of art, archaeology and cultural heritage /
General Material Designation
[Book]
First Statement of Responsibility
editors David Bradley, Dudley Creagh
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
1st ed
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Boston :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Elsevier,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2006-
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
v. :
Other Physical Details
ill. ;
Dimensions
25 cm
GENERAL NOTES
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"ISSN: 1871-1731"--T.p. verso
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes
CONTENTS NOTE
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The Modern Museum / Jean Louis Boutaine -- Introduction -- Examination, characterisation, analysis of cultural heritage artefacts...why? -- Institutions and networks active at the interface between "science and technology" and "cultural heritage" -- Main techniques used in the study of cultural heritage artefacts -- Conclusion -- X-ray and Neutron Digital Radiography and Computed Tomography for Cultural Heritage / Franco Casali -- Introduction -- Radiation sources -- Interaction of the radiation with matter -- Digital imaging for X- and y rays -- Dtectors for X - and y rays -- Experimental acquisition of digital radiographs: some examples -- Digital imaging for neutron radiation -- Computed tomography using X-rays and gamma photons -- Experimental acquisition of computed tomographs: some examples -- Suggestions and Conclusions
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PARALLEL TITLE PROPER
Parallel Title
Art, archaeology and cultural heritage
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Antiquities-- Collection and preservation-- Methodology
Art objects-- Conservation and restoration-- Methodology