Nd:YAG laser in art works restoration

Authors

  • T. Flores IMRE. Univ. de la Habana
  • L. Ponce IMRE. Univ. de la Habana
  • B. Moreno Centro de Restauración, Conservación y Museología CENCREM
  • M. Arronte IMRE. Univ. de la Habana
  • M. Fernández Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana UAM-Iztapalapa
  • C. García Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana UAM-Iztapalapa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/revmetalm.1998.v34.i2.668

Keywords:

Laser, Ablation, Cleaning, Restoration, Evaporation

Abstract


Laser cleaning in works of art has a number of advantages over traditional techniques of restoration. In this article, the technique used and the physical mechanisms that explain the process of ablation of pollutants are described. The results obtained in the cleaning of statues of marble and alabaster are exposed as well as oil-painting restoration. In this last specific case, the Nd:YAG laser is used with successful results.

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Published

1998-04-30

How to Cite

Flores, T., Ponce, L., Moreno, B., Arronte, M., Fernández, M., & García, C. (1998). Nd:YAG laser in art works restoration. Revista De Metalurgia, 34(2), 98–100. https://doi.org/10.3989/revmetalm.1998.v34.i2.668

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