Forensic Light: A Beginner's Guide

Download or read book Forensic Light: A Beginner's Guide written by David Rudd Cycleback and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the prominent art authentication and forgery detection expert David Rudd Cycleback, this small book is a primer on ultraviolet, infrared and visible light in forensic science, art and collectible examination, commerce and daily life. Topics include infrared examination of paintings, currency and license counterfeit detection, invisible ink writing, crime scene investigation, identification of alterations and restoration, and the light techniques used in forgery detection of trading cards, posters, historical documents, art glass and other collectibles. Written for the amateur scientist, junior detective and art and memorabilia collector and dealer.