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Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks

LACONA V Proceedings, Osnabrück, Germany, Sept. 15-18, 2003

  • Presents a fascinating and valuable application of laser technology
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Springer Proceedings in Physics (SPPHY, volume 100)

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Table of contents (66 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XXI
  2. Art in the Service of Science

    1. Art in the Service of Science

      • J. F. Asmus
      Pages 1-8
  3. Laser Cleaning of Paper

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 9-9
    2. Laser Cleaning Investigations of Paper Models and Original Objects with Nd:YAG and KrF Laser Systems

      • H. Scholten, D. Schipper, F. J. Ligterink, J. L. Pedersoli Jr., P. Rudolph, W. Kautek et al.
      Pages 11-18
    3. Anti-Fungal Laser Treatment of Paper: A Model Study with a Laser Wavelength of 532 nm

      • E. Pilch, S. Pentzien, H. Mädebach, W. Kautek
      Pages 19-27
    4. Observation of the Post-Processing Effects due to Laser Cleaning of Paper

      • K. Ochocińska-Komar, A. Kamińska, M. Martin, G. Śliwiński
      Pages 29-34
    5. The Post-Processing Effects due to Pulsed Laser Ablation of Paper

      • A. Kaminska, M. Sawczak, M. Cieplnski, G. Sliwinski
      Pages 35-41
    6. Laser Cleaning of Pressure Sensitive Tapes on Paper

      • J. H. Scholten, P. van Dalen, S. Corr, P. Rudolph, J. B. G. A. Havermans, H. A. Aziz et al.
      Pages 43-49
    7. Chemistry of Parchment-Laser Interaction

      • L. Puchinger, S. Pentzien, R. Koter, W. Kautek
      Pages 51-58
  4. Laser Cleaning of Metal

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 59-59
    2. Femtosecond Laser Cleaning of Metallic Cultural Heritage and Antique Artworks

      • T. Burmester, M. Meier, H. Haferkamp, S. Barcikowski, J. Bunte, A. Ostendorf
      Pages 61-69
    3. Archaeological Ironwork: Removal of Corrosion Layers by Nd:YAG-Laser

      • K. Dickmann, J. Hildenhagen, J. Studer, E. Müsch
      Pages 71-77
    4. Laser Cleaning of Metal Surface — Laboratory Investigations

      • P. Mottner, G. Wiedemann, G. Haber, W. Conrad, A. Gervais
      Pages 79-86
    5. 1320 nm Range Nd:YAG-Laser in Restoration of Artworks Made of Bronze and Other Metals

      • S. Batishche, A. Kouzmouk, H. Tatur, T. Gorovets, U. Pilipenka, V. Ukhau
      Pages 87-93
    6. Surface Cleaning of Iron Artefacts by Lasers

      • Y. S. Koh, I. Sárady
      Pages 95-100
  5. Laser Cleaning Miscellaneous

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 101-101
    2. Experimental and Theoretical Indications on Laser Cleaning

      • J. Marczak, K. Jach, A. Sarzynski, R. Ostrowski
      Pages 103-111
    3. Er:YAG Laser Applications on Marble and Limestone Sculptures with Polychrome and Patina Surfaces

      • A. deCruz, M. L. Wolbarsht, R. A. Palmer, S. E. Pierce, E. Adamkiewicz
      Pages 113-124
    4. Lasers Cleaning of Patrimonial Plasters

      • E. Tanguy, N. Huet, A. Vinçotte
      Pages 125-132
    5. Overpaint Removal on a Gilded Wooden Bas-Relief Using a Nd:YAG Laser at 1.064 µm

      • M. Strzelec, J. Marczak, A. Koss, R. Szambelan
      Pages 133-138

About this book

Since 1995, when Costas Fotakis first brought together restorers and scientists to discuss the potential of lasers in art conservation, the field has grown enormously in importance, and today restorers and laser scientists work together to develop new applications. This book presents the more than six dozen research papers prepared for LACONA V (Lasers in Art Conservation), held in Osnabrueck/Germany in September 2003. The fifth congress once again gathered restorers, art historians, museum staff, laser scientists and laser manufacturers. The topics include, among others: laser cleaning of artworks (case studies and side effects), removal of former conservation layers, fundamentals of laser-artwork interaction, online monitoring and process control, laser diagnostics, spectroscopy for monitoring and identification, networks and cooperation projects.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Lasercenter FH Münster, Steinfurt, Germany

    Klaus Dickmann

  • FO.R.T.H./I.E.S.L., Heraklion, Crete, Greece

    Costas Fotakis

  • Institute for Pure and Applied Physical Sciences, University of California, San Diego, USA

    John F. Asmus

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks

  • Book Subtitle: LACONA V Proceedings, Osnabrück, Germany, Sept. 15-18, 2003

  • Editors: Klaus Dickmann, Costas Fotakis, John F. Asmus

  • Series Title: Springer Proceedings in Physics

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/b138716

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2005

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-540-22996-4Published: 07 January 2005

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-06191-2Published: 19 October 2010

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-540-27176-5Published: 05 April 2006

  • Series ISSN: 0930-8989

  • Series E-ISSN: 1867-4941

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXII, 530

  • Topics: Optics, Lasers, Photonics, Optical Devices, Engineering, general

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Softcover Book USD 329.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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Hardcover Book USD 329.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
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