SANS – Budapest Neutron Centre

Neutrons Reveal Pottery-Making Techniques in Medieval Utrecht

Small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) measurements at the Budapest Neutron Centre (BNC) have helped researchers investigate how medieval potters shaped their vessels. Published in Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences, the study examines greyware and redware ceramics produced in Utrecht, the Netherlands, between the 12th and 15th centuries. The international research team combined Read more

By Bianka Nemeth, 6 hours ago November 2, 2026

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New material science investigations of ancient pottery technology at the BNC

Archaeological artefacts are frequent visitors at the BNC, as we are involved in numerous international and Hungarian archaeology projects. However, to the archaeologist, it’s not only those that glitter that are precious! Pottery, as one of the most abundant forms of human material culture, plays a significant role in archaeological Read more

By Katalin Bajnok, 2 years ago November 29, 2024