Table of Contents

Part 1 History of infrared spectroscopy: additional reading. Part 2 Infrared absorption theory: electromagnetic radiation; absorption theory; infrared spectra; infrared regions; summary; additional reading. Part 3 Sample collection and preparation: sampling methodology; sampling implementation; sample collection and preparation procedures; summary; additional reading. Part 4 Infrared analysis methods: infrared transmission measurements; infrared reflection measurements; infrared microspectroscopy; summary; additional reading. Part 5 Spectral interpretation: infrared spectra; qualitative analysis; identification of materials used in art and art conservation; quantitative analysis; mathematical manipulations of spectra; summary; additional reading. Part 6 Case studies: identification and characterization of materials; deterioration studies; the case studies; case study 1 - ultramarine pigments; case study 2 - creosote lac resin; case study 3 - Chumash Indian paints; case study 4 - varnish on a desk; case study 5 - reflection versus transmission; case study 6 -painting cross sections; case study 7 - vikane; case study 8 -parylene; case study 9 - cellulose nitrate sculptures; 10 - Dead Sea scrolls; summary; appendices.