Imaging Mass Spectrometry with a Low‐Temperature Plasma Probe for the Analysis of Works of Art

Abstract

What a picture! Imaging mass spectrometry of seal patterns on paintings and calligraphy was achieved by using a mass spectrometric technique with a low-temperature plasma probe. The non-invasive probe can distinguish genuine seals from counterfeit examples with good spatial resolution. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.