Advancements in portable and lab based XRF instrumentation for analysis in cultural heritage: A change in perspective

Abstract

Over the last 50 years we have seen tremendous growth in the use of X-ray fluorescence (XRF) in the field of cultural heritage studies. This has expanded in recent years with the desire for non-invasive, non-destructive analysis. Developments in XRF technology have been based on X-ray source, photon detection and computing advancements. This has led to reduced instrument size, and increased photon collection speed. With advanced computer assessment and modeling new avenues of research are being opened for researchers of cultural heritage to explore.