31746
Accession Number
4736
Title Of Article Chaper
Light cleaning: Laser technology for surface preparation in the arts
Title Of Journal Book
Technology and Conservation
Volume
3
Issue
3
Pages
14-18
Collation
10 photos, 3 illus., 7 refs.
Publisher City
Boston, MA
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
The laser's properties of focusability, directionality, monochromaticity and high radiation have led to its use in the cleaning of delicate surfaces. No chemical or mechanical action is involved. Also xenon lamp flash cleaning is discussed for removal of overpaint in mural paintings.
Keywords
Laser, science; Laser, cleaning; Stone, cleaning; Mural painting, cleaning; Leather, cleaning
pub_id
31746