1998
DOI: 10.1515/hfsg.1998.52.1.1
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UV Laser Ablation — An Improved Method of Sample Preparation for Microscopy

Abstract: The commonly used microscopy sample preparation techniques -microtoming and razor blade cutting by hand -can generate surface artefacts such as (micro)cracks. In many cases it is impossible to diminish this problem by softening the samples by wetting, because some valuable information can then disappear and make the risk for artefacts even greater. It is especially important when the purpose is to study (micro)cracks, to ensure that the cracks have not been generated during the preparation. In order to avoid t… Show more

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“…Prior to the analysis, the cross sections of the wood substrates were prepared either with razor-blade cutting by hand or with UV-laser irradiation (UV-laser ablation). 19,20 The ablated substrates were prepared using a UV excimer laser (Luminox). A wavelength of 248 nm, an irradiation energy of 333 mJ, and a repetition frequency of 4 Hz were employed.…”
Section: Optical Microscopymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Prior to the analysis, the cross sections of the wood substrates were prepared either with razor-blade cutting by hand or with UV-laser irradiation (UV-laser ablation). 19,20 The ablated substrates were prepared using a UV excimer laser (Luminox). A wavelength of 248 nm, an irradiation energy of 333 mJ, and a repetition frequency of 4 Hz were employed.…”
Section: Optical Microscopymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Many studies and reviews have been published regarding physical, mechanical and durability properties of modified wood (e.g. Militz, 1993Militz, , 2004Schneider, 1994;Schneider & Phillips, 2000;Sugiyama et al, 1998;Rapp, 2001;Lande et al, 2004;Rowell, 2005;Hill, 2007). Only very limited information has, however, been published about the microstructure of such materials.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This method is already used in restoration. Other applications are the selective removal of laquers and paints or a preparation method in microscopy [6][7][8]. Laser ablation of wooden surfaces was already accomplished.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%