Experiments on particle physics using underwater cultural heritage: the dilemma
Author(s): Elena Perez Alvaro
Year: 2014
Summary
One of the most important laboratories for observation for rare events used 120 archaeological lead bricks from a 2000 years old shipwreck for research into particle physics because of its low radioactivity. The dilemma is if there is any justification on using underwater cultural heritage for legitimate purposes. Definition and attribution of values to archaeological and cultural material have changed through history. Although all values are valid, individuals and organizations emphasize more some than others.
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Experiments on particle physics using underwater cultural heritage: the dilemma. Elena Perez Alvaro. Presented at Society for Historical Archaeology, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. 2014 ( tDAR id: 436958)
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PaperId(s): SYM-41,05