Raman spectroscopy is well-suited for the analysis of art for the purposes of authentication and conservation. It provides highly detailed information about a material's molecular composition and can characterize a wide variety of materials, large and small, non-invasively.
Raman spectroscopy enables the art conservator to:
Sample through plastic bags and glass
Identify both organic and inorganic pigments from natural and synthetic origin
Characterize and differentiate resins
Characterize natural materials such as horn, bone, gemstones, and sculpted stones
Characterize ceramics and glazes |