Low-power nuclear reactors equipped with dry channels provide a neutron field suitable for irradiation experiments, thus offering a platform for various physics tasks — from integral validation of nuclear data to radioanalytical applications. One such radioanalytical method, neutron activation analysis (NAA), enables the examination of valuable samples without the risk of damaging them (instrumental NAA), making it a powerful tool, especially for analyzing cultural heritage objects. The focus of this dissertation is the study of valuable samples within an interdisciplinary approach (e.g., historical, archaeological, paleontological, biological samples) using instrumental NAA at the VR-1 nuclear reactor. It also explores the usability of data obtained through NAA for characterizing analyzed objects and interpreting results in other scientific disciplines.
Application of neutron activation analysis at VR-1 reactor for multidisciplinary research
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