AIMS AND CONTENT

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OPTO-CH 2017 workshop will introduce participants to applications of advanced laser-based technologies in Cultural Heritage (CH) science, diagnostics and conservation. Lectures from experts on modern laser diagnostic and analytical techniques, as well as on laser cleaning methodologies will be combined with practical demonstrations and laboratory hands-on sessions. Two days of field tests and experiments on-site at selected monuments in Crete is also foreseen.

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TIME-LINE:

Application deadline:  March 19, 2017

Notice of acceptance:  March 22, 2017

OPTO-CH 2017 workshop: June 19-24, 2017

 

WORKSHOP SERIES OUTLINE:

• Materials analysis with Optical Spectroscopy (LIBS, Raman, DR)

• Optical coherence metrology for structural diagnosis

• Imaging and mapping; multispectral, multi-photon and THz

• Laser cleaning principles and methodologies

 

 

T O P I C S

-Concepts and issues in conservation research

-Binding media and painting techniques 

-Pigments and their identification

-Detecting color remains on historic stonework; an analytical challenge

 

-Photo-acoustic monitoring of laser cleaning

-e-tools for managing the use of analytical, diagnostic and conservation methodologies

-Discussion with the participants

Participants are invited to present cases studied they are involved in and discuss challenges that might be addressed by optical diagnostic techniques. 

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FIELD TRIP:

On 23-24 June 2017, a field trip to a selected monument in Crete is scheduled. The exact place and monument will be soon announced

 

PARTICIPANTS:

Maximum number of participants: 15

 

The workshop concept relies on a) strong and effective interaction between participants and instructors and b) detailed practical demonstration and hands-on sessions. Therefore participants will be organized in four (3) groups of five (5).

 Participants will be selected on the basis of their merit and background.

 

COST:

The course fee applies as follows:

• Individual fee (6 days workshop):                             € 500

• Early-bird registration (paid by 10th April 2017):     € 400

The workshop fees include coffee breaks, specials (organized dinner and closing event), as well as the side-costs for the on-site campaign (transfer to the site and light lunch).

 

Travel, accommodation or subsistence expenses should be covered by the participants. Every effort will be made by us to provide information and guidance towards minimizing these costs from our side.

 

LANGUAGE:

English

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COURSE DETAILS:

Optical technologies offer unique prospects as regards conservation and diagnostics in Cultural Heritage, yet their use in real-life conservation treatments is rather sporadic and far from routine, despite a number of brilliant applications, for example the Athens Acropolis conservation campaigns. Among the main reasons for the rare use of lasers in conservation practice is the lack of training opportunities.

OPTO-CH series of workshops have as main goal to present advanced optical technologies in Cultural Heritage (CH) science and conservation to scientists and young conservation professionals within a training setting that will combine lectures from experts with practical hands-on experimental sessions that will enable participants to get a real feeling on how to use a number of advanced optical tools for analysis and characterisation of materials and surfaces.

 

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Areas of focus will include (clik here to download)

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WORKSHOP OUTLINE (clik here to download)

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