Join us for an exciting journey to Crete to become acquainted with the latest developments on non-invasive optical technologies and explore their field applications in Cultural Heritage research and conservation.

 

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SUMMER COURSE AIMS AND CONTENT

The aim of OPTO-CH 2020 summer course is to introduce participants to applications of advanced laser-based technologies in Heritage  Science (HS).

Lectures from experts on modern laser diagnostic, analytical techniques and cleaning methodologies is combined with practical demonstrations, hands-on sessions in the laboratory and on-site field tests.

The summer course will conclude with field experiments on-site at a selected monument in Crete in order to demonstrate the applicability of the techniques in practice.

 

SUMMER COURSE TIME-LINE:

Application deadline: soon to be announced

Notice of acceptance: soon to be announced

OPTO-CH 2020  summer course: soon to be announced

 

SUMMER COURSE 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 summer course will conclude with field tests and experiments on-site at a selected monument in Crete in order to demonstrate the applicability of the techniques in practice.

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TOPICS

A. LECTURES ON LASER ANALYSIS AND CONSERVATION:

• Materials analysis with Optical Spectroscopy (LIBS, Raman, Diffuse Reflectance)

• Optical coherence metrology for structural diagnosis

• Imaging and mapping; multispectral, photoacoustic and THz

• Laser cleaning principles and methodologies​

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B. SPECIAL LECTURE:

Soon to be announced.

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FIELD TRIP:

A field trip to a selected monument in Crete is also scheduled. The exact place and monument will be announced soon.

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PARTICIPANTS:

Maximum number of participants: 15

The OPTO-CH 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 are invited to present case studies they are involved in and discuss challenges that might be addressed by optical diagnostic techniques.

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

 

COST

The course fee soon will be announced.

Travel, accommodation or subsistence expenses should be covered by the participants.

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LANGUAGE:

English

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