Laser techniques in conservation: an example of sustainable innovation in full development in Europe

Renzo Salimbeni

doi:10.1117/12.674947

9 June 2006 Laser techniques in conservation: an example of sustainable innovation in full development in Europe

Renzo Salimbeni

Proceedings Volume 6162, International Conference on Lasers, Applications, and Technologies 2005: Laser Sensing, Imaging, and Information Technologies; 616204 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.674947
Event: International Conference on Lasers, Applications, and Technologies 2005, 2005, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation

Abstract

After more than 30 years since the first experiment we may say today that laser techniques are being widely employed by conservators and restorers as the best choice for the most important tasks: 1) diagnostics about the state of conservation; 2) restoration intervention in the crucial cleaning phase; 3) monitoring of the deterioration processes. Many important experiences have been carried out in Europe along these topics, with significant validation cases and sustainable technology transfer. In this paper the monitoring carried out by the EC Action COST G7 "Artworks Conservation by Laser" about the most advanced activities will be reported, showing how laser techniques in conservation of artworks are developing in Europe, providing a real change in the professional methods.

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Renzo Salimbeni "Laser techniques in conservation: an example of sustainable innovation in full development in Europe", Proc. SPIE 6162, International Conference on Lasers, Applications, and Technologies 2005: Laser Sensing, Imaging, and Information Technologies, 616204 (9 June 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.674947

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