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Wonders of Heritage


PRINCIPLES OF NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE (NMR)
The basic principles of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) rely on the behavior of nuclear spins in an external magnetic field.


X-RAY FLUORESCENCE for the Elemental Analysis of Artwork
X-ray fluorescence is a valuable tool for the elemental analysis of artwork. XRF analysis reveals which chemical elements are present.

THE ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM and The Use of Electromagnetic Waves in Cultural Heritage
The electromagnetic spectrum consists of all the electromagnetic waves of all possible energies moving through space at the speed of light.


ATOMIC Structure and MOLECULAR Structure: Atoms, Molecules, and Crystals in Cultural Heritage
All tangible heritage (art and historical objects, natural heritage) are made of the same building blocks: atoms, molecules, and crystals.


THE BIRDMAN COMPETITION: “The Hunger Games” of Rapa Nui
The birdman competition of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) was an annual competition revolving around the manutara bird egg to bring peace.


THE MOAI OF RAPA NUI: The Protectors of Easter Island
The moai are monolithic stone statues on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) and they portray the ancestors of the Rapa Nui people.
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