Raman studies of Japanese art objects by a portable Raman spectrometer using liquid crystal tunable filters

Raman spectroscopic studies of a few Japanese art objects have been performed by using a portable Raman spectrometer constructed with liquid crystal tunable filters as dispersive elements. Interesting information has been obtained from the Raman spectra observed from ukiyo-e's (Japanese woodblock prints) and their woodblocks. The performance data and the imaging capabilities of the constructed spectrometer are presented. Copyright (C) 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.