Applications of synchrotron X-ray nano-probes in the field of cultural heritage

Cotte, Marine; Genty-Vincent, Anaïs; Janssens, Koen; Susini, J.

doi:10.1016/j.crhy.2018.07.002

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“…Innovative applications of synchrotron X-ray nano-probes in the field of cultural heritage can also be found. This modern, non-destructive application of nano-beams can produce high-spatial-resolution information on fragmented samples in historical or model artworks and constitutes a unique opportunity to revisit those fields of research (Cotte et al, 2018). Different techniques, such as nano-X-ray fluorescence, can be applied to probe elements.…”

Section: Diversity Of Scientific Cases With X-ray Micro and Nano-probmentioning

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Emerging Experimental Strategies for Studies on Inhomogeneous Nanomaterials. Exploring Electronics, Atomic Structure and Properties by Synchrotron X-Ray-Based Techniques

Requejo

2020

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Through representative examples, we illustrate the strategic value of synchrotron X-ray-based techniques for nanomaterial characterization, especially for inhomogeneous nanomaterials. These examples are used to describe opportunities, motivations for new questions and possible reexamination of older topics, not only due to the proven success of the scientific instrumentation, but also because the extraordinary specific advantages offered by the new X-ray micro and nanoprobes techniques.

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Emerging Experimental Strategies for Studies on Inhomogeneous Nanomaterials. Exploring Electronics, Atomic Structure and Properties by Synchrotron X-Ray-Based Techniques

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2020

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“…Probing heterogeneous complex systems with a focused X-ray beam to measure local variations in composition, structure and morphology has been shown to be a powerful tool in diverse scientific areas including life science (Hé monnot & Kö ster, 2017), cultural heritage (Cotte et al, 2018) and materials science (Johannes et al, 2017;Yu et al, 2018).…”

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The Hard X-ray Nanoprobe beamline at Diamond Light Source

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Alianelli²,

Gomez-Gonzalez³

et al. 2021

J Synchrotron Rad

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The Hard X-ray Nanoprobe beamline, I14, at Diamond Light Source is a new facility for nanoscale microscopy. The beamline was designed with an emphasis on multi-modal analysis, providing elemental mapping, speciation mapping by XANES, structural phase mapping using nano-XRD and imaging through differential phase contrast and ptychography. The 185 m-long beamline operates over a 5 keV to 23 keV energy range providing a ≤50 nm beam size for routine user experiments and a flexible scanning system allowing fast acquisition. The beamline achieves robust and stable operation by imaging the source in the vertical direction and implementing horizontally deflecting primary optics and an overfilled secondary source in the horizontal direction. This paper describes the design considerations, optical layout, aspects of the hardware engineering and scanning system in operation as well as some examples illustrating the beamline performance.

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“…In the last decades, one of the main innovations at SR-based X-ray sources are microand nano-focusing systems aimed at obtaining micro-and nanometric lateral resolution for both qualitative and quantitative analysis in complex and/or tiny samples [19][20][21]. Soft and hard X-ray microprobes are available at synchrotron radiation sources.…”

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Synchrotron X-ray Microprobes: An Application on Ancient Ceramics

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Synchrotron X-ray µ- and nano-probes are increasingly affirming their relevance in cultural heritage applications, especially in material characterization of tiny and complex micro-samples which are typical from archaeological and artistic artifacts. For such purposes, synchrotron radiation facilities are tailoring and optimizing beamlines and set-ups for CH, taking also advantages from the challenges offered by the third-generation radiation sources. In ancient ceramics studies, relevant information for the identification of production centers and manufacture technology can be obtained in a non-invasive and non-destructive way at the micro-sample level by combining different SR based methods. However, the selection of appropriate beamlines, techniques and set-ups are critical for the success of the experiments. Fine and varnished wares (e.g., Attic and western-Greek colonial products) are an excellent case study for exploring challenges offered by synchrotron X-ray microprobes optimized to collect microchemical and phase-distribution maps. The determination of provenance and/or technological tracers is relevant in correctly classifying productions, often based only on ceramic paste, gloss macroscopic features or style. In addition, when these vessels are preserved in Museums as masterpieces or intact pieces the application of non-invasive approach at the micro sample is strictly required. Well-designed synchrotron µXRF and µXANES mapping experiments are able providing relevant clues for discriminating workshops and exploring technological aspects, which are fundamental in answering the current archaeological questions on varnished Greek or western-Greek colonial products.

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Applications of synchrotron X-ray nano-probes in the field of cultural heritage

Cited by 53 publications

References 72 publications

Emerging Experimental Strategies for Studies on Inhomogeneous Nanomaterials. Exploring Electronics, Atomic Structure and Properties by Synchrotron X-Ray-Based Techniques

Emerging Experimental Strategies for Studies on Inhomogeneous Nanomaterials. Exploring Electronics, Atomic Structure and Properties by Synchrotron X-Ray-Based Techniques

The Hard X-ray Nanoprobe beamline at Diamond Light Source

Synchrotron X-ray Microprobes: An Application on Ancient Ceramics

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