Cleaning of paint with high repetition rate laser: Scanning the laser beam

A. V. Rode, D. Freeman, N. R. Madsen, K. G.H. Baldwin, A. Wain, O. Uteza, P. Delaporte

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Abstract

Powerful ultrafast femtosecond laser pulses have the unique ability to ablate material with minimal collateral damage. This ability offers the potential for new applications of ultrafast lasers for removing surface contamination and unwanted surface layers in the conservation of artworks and heritage objects. In this paper, we concentrate on the problem of precise and fast scanning of the laser spot over the treated surface for cleaning relatively large surface areas. Preliminary results are presented for the removal of intrusive paint layers, using a 12ps laser with 1.5 MHz repetition rate and 0.5 ps laser with 10 kHz repetition rate.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLasers in the Conservation of Artworks - Proceedings of the International Conference LACONA 7
EditorsMarta Castillejo, Pablo Moreno, Mohamed Oujja, Roxana Radvan, Javier Ruiz
PublisherCRC Press
Pages49-53
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9780415475969
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2008
Externally publishedYes
Event7th International Conference on Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks, LACONA 7 - Madrid, Spain
Duration: 17 Sept 200721 Sept 2007

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks, LACONA 7
Country/TerritorySpain
CityMadrid
Period17/09/0721/09/07

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