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Optical coherence tomography: Non-destructive imaging and spectral information of pigments

  • Gael Latour
  • , Julien Moreau
  • , Mady Elias
  • , Jean Marc Frigerio
  • CNRS, UMR 7588, INSP
  • Laboratoire Charles Fabry

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Abstract

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive and non-destructive technique which is very interesting for the study of works of art. Based on a Michelson interferometer, our device has been adapted for the recording of information in the visible range. This system allows three-dimensional imaging of painting with a micrometer resolution. 3D imaging of pictorial layers is presented where the pigments embedded in the binder are clearly visible. Furthermore, an adapted signal processing gives access to the spectral information issued from pigments. Tests on pigments in powder are presented and show that their spectral responses are different.

Original languageEnglish
Article number661806
JournalProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume6618
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 23 Nov 2007
Externally publishedYes
EventO3A: Optics for Arts, Architecture, and Archaeology - Munich, Germany
Duration: 20 Jun 200722 Jun 2007

Keywords

  • 3D imaging
  • Optical coherence tomography
  • Pigment
  • Spectral information
  • Spectroscopic optical coherent tomography
  • Works of art

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