Fossilized Squid

[Dr Klaus Schmitt]

A while ago when Neal Larson (the guy who found T-Rex "Sue") asked me to help him with some fossils, I developed some method, used here, too...

Fossilized Squid, approx. 90 mio years old, visible light image:

reflected UV image:

UV induced Visible Fluorescence:

PS: that white patch is where there was a rapair done, easily shows in UV light...

 

[Asher Kelman]

Interesting!

Did he make a drawing of it too?

Asher

 

[Dr Klaus Schmitt]

Interesting!

Did he make a drawing of it too?

Asher

Sorry, but which drawing of what?

Cheers, Klaus

 

[Peter Dexter]

So the idea is the UV induced visible fluorescence makes the fossil more visible?

 

[Asher Kelman]

Sorry, but which drawing of what?

Cheers, Klaus

Of the squid!

 

[Dr Klaus Schmitt]

Of the squid!

NOpe unfortunately not

 

[Asher Kelman]

I wonder whether it could be imaged with X rays or a CT scan?

Perhaps even and MRI.

Who knows, there could be some accidental inclusion of some molecule with an electrons that would spin in a magnetic field!

Take it over to the University Hospital just for fun!

Asher

 

[Dr Klaus Schmitt]

Yes, this has already been done, read here and have look at the mentioned Larsen et al. paper!
https://photographyoftheinvisiblewo.../03/uv-fl-enhancing-visibility-of-fossil.html

The Larson et al paper

 

[Asher Kelman]

Yes, this has already been done, read here and have look at the mentioned Larsen et al. paper!
https://photographyoftheinvisiblewo.../03/uv-fl-enhancing-visibility-of-fossil.html

The Larson et al paper

I am so jealous! I would have loved to have collaborated with you guys on such a fascinating study.

How about MRI?

Asher

 

[Dr Klaus Schmitt]

Not sure if MRI was ever tried...would guess so. You could still contact Mr Larson, he's still active from what I know...