Terahertz tomographic imaging of XVIIIth Dynasty Egyptian sealed pottery

Appl Opt. 2011 Jul 10;50(20):3604-8. doi: 10.1364/AO.50.003604.

Abstract

A monochromatic millimeter-wave imaging system coupled with an infrared temperature sensor has been used to investigate historic objects preserved at the Museum of Aquitaine (France). In particular, two-dimensional and three-dimensional analyses have been performed in order to reveal the internal structure of nearly 3500-year-old sealed Egyptian jars.

Publication types

  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Aluminum Silicates
  • Archaeology / methods
  • Clay
  • Egypt, Ancient
  • Equipment Design
  • History, Ancient
  • Household Articles / history
  • Humans
  • Mummies / history
  • Terahertz Spectroscopy / methods*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*

Substances

  • Aluminum Silicates
  • Clay