Radiocarbon dating of twentieth century works of art

The atmospheric tests of nuclear weapons caused a sudden increase in the radiocarbon concentration in the atmosphere from 1955, reaching its maximum value in 1963–1965. Once the nuclear tests in the atmosphere were halted, the 14 C concentration started to decrease. This behavior of the radiocarbon...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Applied physics. A, Materials science & processing Materials science & processing, 2016-11, Vol.122 (11), p.1-4, Article 983
Hauptverfasser:	Petrucci, F., Caforio, L., Fedi, M., Mandò, P. A., Peccenini, E., Pellicori, V., Rylands, P., Schwartzbaum, P., Taccetti, F.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Applied physics Art works Atmospheres Biology Bombs (weapons) Characterization and Evaluation of Materials Condensed Matter Physics Dating Forensic engineering Innovation in Art Research and Technology Machines Manufacturing Materials science Nanotechnology Nuclear weapons Optical and Electronic Materials Physics Physics and Astronomy Processes Radioactive age determination Radiometric dating Surfaces and Interfaces Thin Films
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Zusammenfassung:	The atmospheric tests of nuclear weapons caused a sudden increase in the radiocarbon concentration in the atmosphere from 1955, reaching its maximum value in 1963–1965. Once the nuclear tests in the atmosphere were halted, the 14 C concentration started to decrease. This behavior of the radiocarbon concentration is called the “Bomb Peak”, and it has successfully been used as a tool for high-precision radiocarbon measurements, in forensic sciences and biology. In the art field, the possibility of dating canvas, wood and paper, widely used as supports for paintings, may be an invaluable tool in modern art studies.
ISSN:	0947-8396 1432-0630
DOI:	10.1007/s00339-016-0501-1