Synchrotron radiation in the service of arts

Synchrotron radiation, which is used to study the composition and structure of materials, is being increasingly used in the arts. Studies have been conducted at SOLEIL synchrotron with the goal of tracing developments in the production of pigments used by many artists who left a mark on their time, such as Picasso or Van Gogh. The Télématin morning show has produced a news story on this topic...