Full-Field Hyperspectral Imaging of a Painting in the Mid-Infrared

Jake M. Charsley, Michela Botticelli, Valentina Risdonne, Tess Visser, Christina Young, Margaret J. Smith, Marius Rutkauskas, Yoann Altmann, Derryck T. Reid

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Abstract

Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) offers per-pixel spectroscopy of a scene. Applications in cultural heritage using visible- and near-infrared sources have seen analyses of pigments, tapestries, inks, and films [1-4]. Mid-infrared (MIR) spectroscopy can be utilized to identify molecules as this photon energy range (fingerprint region) includes molecular transition energies. For paintings, HSI can achieve non-invasive insights into material distribution and degradation mechanisms [5]. Here, an HSI analysis of the painting 'Uplands in Lorne' (Acc. No.: GLAHA:43427) by David Young Cameron (1865-1945) is demonstrated in the 700-1400 cm -1 bandwidth using an imaging Fourier transform spectrometer (IFTS). IFTS in the MIR has potential as a valuable spectroscopic instrument due to the characteristics of FTS for broadband high-resolution detection with high throughput but has not been fully explored as the detection instruments are often costly and have complicated cooling requirements.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe & European Quantum Electronics Conference (CLEO/Europe-EQEC)
PublisherIEEE
ISBN (Electronic)9798350345995
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 Sept 2023

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