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Nonlinear imaging and THz diagnostic tools in the service of Cultural Heritage

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We present the use of novel nonlinear imaging, terahertz time-domain spectroscopy and imaging as powerful diagnostic tools for studies of works of art. It is shown that nonlinear imaging offers precise in-depth information, while terahertz imaging can reveal hidden objects and uncover information on highly absorbing organic compounds whose visualization is difficult in other parts of the spectrum.

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The authors acknowledge Ms. K. Melessanaki for her expert assistance in the preparation of samples. This work was supported by the EU Marie Curie Excellence Grant “MULTIRAD” MEXT-CT-2006-042683. The EU FP7 Program “LASERLAB-EUROPE” (grant n∘ 228334) is also acknowledged.

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    G. Filippidis, M. Massaouti, A. Selimis, E. J. Gualda, J.-M. Manceau & S. Tzortzakis

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Filippidis, G., Massaouti, M., Selimis, A. et al. Nonlinear imaging and THz diagnostic tools in the service of Cultural Heritage. Appl. Phys. A 106, 257–263 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-011-6691-7

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