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The course gives the basic knowledge of the scientific methods for the study and protection of the cultural heritage.
Fundamentals of the scientific methodologies for study and protection of cultural heritage; Microscopy, IR, Raman, XRF and XRD spectroscopy. Thermal analyses Dating methodologies Provenance studies. Effects of Pollution. The course will take place also in laboratory.
A. Castellano, M. Martini, E. Sibilia (a cura di), Elementi di archeometria. Metodi fisici per i beni culturali, Milano, Egea, 2002
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