Vinland Map Authentication: A Case Study for the Review of Spectroscopic Techniques and Application of X-ray Methods

摘要

Authentication of the Vinland map manuscript, supposedly from the 15th century, was used as a case study in an undergraduate upper-level instrumental-analysis class. The case provides a review of spectroscopic techniques and data analysis from several nondestructive techniques. Assessment of the case shows it to be particularly beneficial for student understanding of X-ray techniques.