Integration of arts and sciences using negative muon non-destructive analysis at J-PARC MUSE

We have developed a non-destructive, position-selective, and quantitative elemental analysis method using negative muons at J-PARC MUSE. Our final goal is to establish a platform for integrating arts and science, where historical heritage can be analyzed non-destructively by combining quantum beam techniques utilizing muons, neutrons, or photons. At the symposium, the status of the negative muon non-destructive analysis held at J-PARC MUSE on old Japanese coins ( Koban, Cho-gin), bell-shaped bronze vessels of the Yayoi period, and old horse harnesses will be introduced.