A Survey of Terahertz Applications in Cultural Heritage Conservation Science

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Authors

J. Bianca Jackson · Centre de recherche et de restauration des musées de France

John W. Bowen · University of Reading

Gillian C. Walker · University of Reading

Julien Labaune · École Nationale Supérieure de Techniques Avancées

G. Mourou · ParisTech

Michel Menu · Centre de recherche et de restauration des musées de France

Kaori Fukunaga

Abstract

The authors present a review of the advances that have been made to establish terahertz applications in the cultural heritage conservation sector over the last several years. This includes material spectroscopy, 2D and 3D imaging and tomographic studies, using a broad range of terahertz sources demonstrating the breadth and application of this burgeoning community.

Topics & Keywords

Terahertz technology and applications Spectroscopy and Laser Applications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable cities and communities

Publication Details

Published in: IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology

Volume 1, Issue 1, pp. 220-231

DOI: 10.1109/tthz.2011.2159538

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