This chapter explores the practical and elegant solution that Laser-Assisted Surface Cleaning offers to longstanding cleaning challenges. Unlike abrasive or chemical methods, lasers can remove unwanted layers from materials—be it rust, paint, or contaminants—without damaging the underlying surface. This chapter highlights applications ranging from industrial maintenance to delicate cleaning of priceless museum artifacts, as well as the crucial role of lasers in decontaminating radioactive surfaces in nuclear facilities.

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Erasing with Light: Laser Cleaning from Art to Industry

  • Dhruba J. Biswas

摘要

This chapter explores the practical and elegant solution that Laser-Assisted Surface Cleaning offers to longstanding cleaning challenges. Unlike abrasive or chemical methods, lasers can remove unwanted layers from materials—be it rust, paint, or contaminants—without damaging the underlying surface. This chapter highlights applications ranging from industrial maintenance to delicate cleaning of priceless museum artifacts, as well as the crucial role of lasers in decontaminating radioactive surfaces in nuclear facilities.