TeraView is the leading supplier of terahertz systems to support a range of applications. Recently, the use of terahertz imaging in art restoration has been demonstrated by different museums and other institutions across the world.
In some paintings and other works of art, terahertz imaging is able to detect the sequence and thickness of the different layers of paint, each of which can be imaged separately, effectively producing a 3D image of the artwork. Terahertz imaging can thus help reveal the artist’s technique, as well as authenticate paintings in some instances where the identity of the artist is in question.
Additionally, terahertz imaging can assist art conservation and restoration decisions by providing information on cracks, delamination and defects buried below the surface and not visible to the naked eye or readily accessible with other techniques.
The Russian Museum’s Technology Research Department in St Petersburg, Russia conducts technological and scientific research to assess the condition and integrity of visual and applied artwork with maximum accuracy. These research findings inform the decision-making regarding the choice of conservation strategies. The head of department, Dr Sergey Sirro, commented “We are excited and encouraged by the results obtained to date, as our restorers have selected works from the museum's collection that cannot be studied using traditional methods in order to show the benefits of terahertz imaging.”
Dr Don Arnone, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of TeraView, commented: “It is our privilege to work with Dr Sirro and other collaborators throughout the world who are leading experts on the use of advanced technology in art restoration. TeraView has sought to develop its TeraPulse and Polyscan imaging system as an easy-to-use, accurate, sensitive and portable tool for art restorers, without the need for specialized knowledge of terahertz.”
A brief overview can be found at: https://youtu.be/kMf_XWwwyuA
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About Terahertz
Terahertz light lies between infra-red and microwaves, and as such has unique properties which enables it to pass through objects and to transmit images and compositional (spectroscopic) information that is ordinarily hidden. Terahertz is non-destructive, safe and fast, making it the ideal inspection and imaging modality for many applications across a range of industries.
TeraView has demonstrated the potential of terahertz technology in a number of applications including the detection of faults and quality issues in semiconductor, monitoring the quality of pharmaceutical drugs, high value coatings used in automotive and other industries.
About TeraView
TeraView (https://teraview.com/) is the world’s first and leading company solely focused on the application of terahertz light to provide solutions to customer issues. A spin out from the Toshiba Corporation and Cambridge University, TeraView has developed its proprietary technology across a number of markets. These include fault analysis and quality assurance for semiconductor chips used in mobile computing and communications, as well as non-destructive inspection of high value coatings used in the automotive, pharmaceutical, food and solar industries. With the largest number of systems in the field, as well as applications know-how made available to customers via a team of dedicated engineers using intellectual property and knowledge in peer-reviewed scientific publications, TeraView is uniquely placed to deliver the business benefits of terahertz to customers. Headquartered in Cambridge UK, sales and customer support are available throughout the Far East, North America and Europe either directly or through a network of distributors.