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Table 1 Summary of radiation sources and filters used for each imaging method

From: Identification of pigments used in a Qajar manuscript from Iran by using atomic and molecular spectroscopy and technical photography methods

MSI Technique

Filter(s) in front of radiation sources

Filter(s) in front of camera

Range investigated

Visible-reflected imaging

(VIS)

2 × Youngenu NY660 Xenon flashlight, each mounted with soft box (without filter)

Baader UV/IR Cut

420–680 nm

Ultraviolet-induced visible

Luminescence imaging

(UVL)

 + 2 × Hoya U-360

Baader GUV/IR Cut

420–680 nm

Infrared imaging (IR)

2 × Youngenu NY660 Xenon flashlight, each mounted with soft box (without filter)

Schott RG830

830–1100 nm

Ultraviolet-reflected imaging (UVR)

 + 2 × Hoya U-360

Baader U-Venus

350–380 nm