IPERION HSIntegrated Platform for the European Research Infrastructure
Technique: Techniques for compositional studies (NAA, PGAA, PGAI)

Prompt Gamma Activation Imaging - Neutron Tomography (PGAI-NT)

PGAI-NT is very useful in investigating archaeological artefacts where the composition and the spatial distribution of the traced elements is important. Detailed technical and experimental information is available at the web page of the instrument https://mlz-garching.de/pgai-nt In a Roman coin weigh made of lead pieces of copper could be found – most probable, the pieces were added with intent to defraud (wrong mass). Investigation of the content of a Christian reliquary. Amulett capsules, seals etc.

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