Historical Analyses by Particle Induced X-Ray Emission (Pixe)

Dr. Bruce Kusko
Crocker Nuclear Laboratory, University of California, Davis

Darwin 103
3:00 PM

Dr. Bruce Kusko of the Crocker Nuclear Laboratory, University of California, Davis will describe the use of the PIXE technique for the elemental analysis of the papers, parchment and inks of historical documents such as the Gutenberg Bible, controversial Vinland Map and the Calov Bible owned by Johann Sebastian Bach. This technique has been used to solve historical and bibliographical issues.