DocumentCode
2755823
Title
Ancient culture and modern science [sensing techniques]
Author
Sagawa, Sogen
Author_Institution
Todaiji Temple, Japan
fYear
1989
fDate
26-28 Apr 1989
Firstpage
22
Lastpage
23
Abstract
The cultural treasures of the ancient Japanese city of Nara are briefly described. Attention is given to the use of modern technology to study cultural artifacts, e.g. the use of a fiberscope to detect a religious figure in a stone coffin. Other techniques used include: X-ray photography; infrared photography; and infrared television
Keywords
archaeology; fibre optic sensors; infrared imaging; radiography; television applications; IR TV detection methods; Japanese city; Nara; X-ray photography; archaeology; cultural artifacts; cultural treasures; fiberscope; infrared photography; infrared television; sensing techniques; Asia; Cities and towns; Cultural differences; History; Image restoration; Ink; Manufacturing; Photography; TV; X-ray imaging;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Electronic Manufacturing Technology Symposium, 1989, Proceedings. Japan IEMT Symposium, Sixth IEEE/CHMT International
Conference_Location
Nara
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/IEMTS.1989.76101
Filename
76101
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