Meeting Topics

New techniques for the non-invasive investigation of the surface and subsurface structure of heritage objects
The general topic of the workshop will be methods for the non-invasive investigation of the surface and sub-surface structure of cultural heritage objects including (but not limited to):
• Optical coherence tomography
• Terahertz spectroscopy and imaging
• Multi-spectral imaging
• XRF mapping
• Single-sided NMR tomography
• IR scanning confocal microscopy
• Non-invasive analytical techniques used directly on objects such as combined time-resolved and steady-state fluorimetry, Raman, FTIR etc

Training on application of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) to structural analysis
• The basics of the OCT technique
• Application of OCT to structural examination of paintings and similar objects
• Application of OCT to structural examination of historic glass and stained glass
• Other applications for structural studies and monitoring of conservation treatment
• OCT as a tool for monitoring of laser ablation of varnishes and similar coatings
• Present and future developments of the OCT technique