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A proof of concept demonstration of the automated laser removal of rock from a fossil using 3D X-ray tomography data |
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| Authors: | A du Plessis J Steyn DE Roberts LR Botha LR Berger |
| Institution: | 1. University of Stellenbosch, Private Bag X1, Matieland, Stellenbosch, South Africa;2. CSIR National Laser Centre, PO Box 395, Meiring Naude Road, Pretoria 0001, South Africa;3. Institute for Human Evolution, School of GeoSciences, University of Witwatersrand, Private Bag 3, Wits 2050, South Africa |
| Abstract: | Laser removal of rock from around a fossil using 3D data was demonstrated was the first time. This proof of concept combines the power of two technologies: X-ray micro-computed tomography scanning and programmable scanning laser ablation. This simple demonstration holds promise for the semi-automated and entirely safe laser removal of bulk material from around precious fossils. |
| Keywords: | Computed tomography Laser processing Fossil Fossil preparation |
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