The potential of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) for micro-destructive analysis of cultural heritage objects has been widely demonstrated, and the technique is now ready to be integrated in the permanent instrumentation of conservation laboratories. This chapter presents a review of recent results obtained by LIBS researchers with a focus on three main applications that exemplify the most representative contributions of this technique to cultural heritage science: noninvasive stratigraphic analysis of multilayered samples; feasibility and field studies with portable instrumentation; and underwater LIBS of submerged samples. An overview on the principles of LIBS and employed instrumentation is also provided, together with a discussion on its advantages and drawbacks as compared to well-established techniques for the analysis of cultural heritage.
Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy in cultural heritage science
Gaudiuso R.
2021-01-01
Abstract
The potential of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) for micro-destructive analysis of cultural heritage objects has been widely demonstrated, and the technique is now ready to be integrated in the permanent instrumentation of conservation laboratories. This chapter presents a review of recent results obtained by LIBS researchers with a focus on three main applications that exemplify the most representative contributions of this technique to cultural heritage science: noninvasive stratigraphic analysis of multilayered samples; feasibility and field studies with portable instrumentation; and underwater LIBS of submerged samples. An overview on the principles of LIBS and employed instrumentation is also provided, together with a discussion on its advantages and drawbacks as compared to well-established techniques for the analysis of cultural heritage.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
