AIMS AND CONTENT

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OPTO-CH 2016 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 20, 2016

Notice of acceptance:          March 29, 2016

OPTO-CH 2016 workshop:  June 27- July 02, 2016

 

WORKSHOP SERIES OUTLINE:

The lectures will introduce participants to the cultural background and conservation environment of the Eastern Mediterranean, and Crete in particular, and to the general concepts and principles of operation of each laser-based technique with emphasis on their analytical and diagnostic potential and applications. Selected examples and case studies will be thoroughly analysed to illustrate how optical technologies can be used in CH research and conservation. The last two days of the workshop are dedicated to field tests and experiments on-site at a selected monument in Crete in order to demonstrate the applicability of the techniques in practice.

 

 

T O P I C S​

• Materials analysis with Optical Spectroscopy (LIBS, Raman)

• Optical coherence metrology for structural diagnosis

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

• Laser cleaning

 

ADDITIONAL LECTURES:

-Concepts and issues in conservation research

-Binding media and painting techniques 

-Pigments and their identification

-Detecting color remains on historic stonework; an analytical challenge

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

-Geophysical - satellite remote sensing and archaeo-environment

-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 01- 02 July 2016, a field trip to a selected monument in Crete is scheduled.

 

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 three (3) groups of five 5).

 

COST:

The course fee applies as follows:

• Individual fee (6 days workshop):                            € 400

• Early-bird registration (paid by 27th May 2016):   € 300

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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