In the twelve years that have passed since the publication of the first volume on Raman Spectroscopy in Archaeology and Art History in 2005, a steady growth in output in this field has occurred: from the first conference mentioned ...
Author: Peter Vandenabeele
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
ISBN: 9781788011389
Category: Art
Page: 350
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Ten years after the first volume, this book highlights the important contribution Raman spectroscopy makes as a non-destructive method for characterising the chemical composition of objects with archaeological and historical importance. The original book was ground-breaking in its concept, but the past ten years have seen some advancement into new areas, consolidation of some of the older ones and novel applications involving portable instrumentation, on site in museums and in the field. This new volume maintains the topic at the cutting edge, the Editors have approached prominent contributors to provide case-studies sorted into themes. Starting with a Foreword from the British Museum Director of Scientific Research and an Introduction from the Editors, which offer general background information and theoretical context, the contributions then provide global perspectives on this powerful analytical tool. Aimed at scientists involved in conservation, conservators and curators who want to better understand their collections at a material level and researchers of cultural heritage.