Title :
Ancient culture and modern science [sensing techniques]
Author_Institution :
Todaiji Temple, Japan
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;
Conference_Titel :
Electronic Manufacturing Technology Symposium, 1989, Proceedings. Japan IEMT Symposium, Sixth IEEE/CHMT International
Conference_Location :
Nara
DOI :
10.1109/IEMTS.1989.76101
