Title :
Terahertz-pulse imaging for non-destructive analysis of layered art paintings
Author :
Abraham, E. ; Younus, A. ; Delagnes, J.C. ; Mounaix, P.
Author_Institution :
Centre de Phys. Moleculaire Opt. et Hertzienne, Univ. de Bordeaux, Talence, France
Abstract :
Terahertz-pulsed imaging is employed to reveal primary graphite sketches covered with multiple layers of paintings. Buried layer information, such as handmade sketches drawn with pencil leads were identified by both reflection and transmission 2D imaging.
Keywords :
colour photography; light absorption; light reflection; light transmission; optical images; optical multilayers; painting; terahertz spectroscopy; terahertz wave imaging; differential absorption properties; graphite sketches; handmade sketches; layered art paintings; nondestructive analysis; optical multiple layers; reflection 2D imaging; terahertz-pulse imaging; transmission 2D imaging; Absorption; Art; Image color analysis; Imaging; Painting; Paints; Reflection;
Conference_Titel :
Infrared Millimeter and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz), 2010 35th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Rome
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6655-9
DOI :
10.1109/ICIMW.2010.5612347
