Optical paleothermometry using nacre

Jad Salman, Alireza Shahsafi, Chang Yu Sun, Steve Weibel, Chris Draves, Michel Frising, Bradley S. Gundlach, Yuzhe Xiao, Gabor Kemeny, Pupa Gilbert, Mikhail A. Kats

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Abstract

We developed a technique based on hyperspectral imaging and thin-film modeling to nondestructively map the structure of nacre (mother of pearl). The extracted thickness of tablets constructing nacre is a proxy for ocean temperatures at the time of formation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCLEO
Subtitle of host publicationApplications and Technology, CLEO_AT 2018
PublisherOptica Publishing Group (formerly OSA)
ISBN (Print)9781943580422
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
EventCLEO: Applications and Technology, CLEO_AT 2018 - San Jose, United States
Duration: 2018 May 132018 May 18

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
VolumePart F92-CLEO_AT 2018
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceCLEO: Applications and Technology, CLEO_AT 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose
Period18-05-1318-05-18

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Mechanics of Materials

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