Excimer laser ablation is demonstrated to afford a novel, highly effective method of
restoration of painted artworks. The application relies on the strong UV-absorptivity of these …

The cleaning of over-paint layers is a usual requirement to be met in the conservation of
modern paintings. In most cases, acrylics or other related compounds must be removed …

Applications of modern laser technology in art conservation are reviewed with emphasis in
the conservation of painted artworks. In particular, processes and critical parameters for the …

Modern laser technology can be successfully used to improve the conservation, non-
destructive diagnostics, and composition analysis of paintings. In particular, excimer lasers …

The removal of aged and deteriorated molecular overlayers from the surface of paintings is a
delicate and critical intervention in Cultural Heritage (CH) conservation. This irreversible …

In this work, preliminary results are reported for the use of excimer lasers as a tool for art
restoration applications. The short wavelength photons of excimer lasers may induce …

The present work includes a laser-based methodology for the cleaning of artworks, with
emphasis on the preservation of their structural integrity and identity. Modern laser-based …

In the last twenty years lasers have acquired an important role in the study and the
preservation of Cultural Heritage (CH) objects and Monuments, as they have effectively …

Ever increasing technological and environmental needs pose significant demands on the
removal of unwanted material from substrates. Laser irradiation has been shown to afford a …

An innovative laser restoration tool for non-contact cleaning of painted artworks is
developed. Accurate beam manipulation techniques in combination with on-line detection …