Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 60, Issue 24, 2400003(2023)

Application of Terahertz Technology in Cultural Heritage Conversation

Chenyu Li and Liang Qu*
Author Affiliations
  • Conservation Standards Research Institute, the Palace Museum, Beijing 100009, China
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    Category: Reviews

    Received: Mar. 29, 2023

    Accepted: May. 4, 2023

    Published Online: Nov. 27, 2023

    The Author Email: Qu Liang (lionat528@hotmail.com)

    DOI:10.3788/LOP230978

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