Scientists use modern techniques to unearth the secrets of ancient Indian sword making

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A team from the UK's Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has used neutron diffraction techniques to study the composition of a 200 year old Indian shamsheer sword. The non-destructive study, which revealed details of how the weapon was constructed, would not have previously been possible due to the rarity of the object. .. Continue Reading Scientists use modern techniques to unearth the secrets of ancient Indian sword making

Section: Science

Tags: STFC, Weapons

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