Drugi wykład trzeciej edycji HS Academy zostanie wygłoszony w czwartek, 27 lutego o godz. 15:00 przez Dr Paraskevi Pouli i nosi tytuł
„Laser cleaning of Heritage objects and Monuments; tailored solutions for demanding restoration challenges”.
Będzie on poświęcony zagadnieniom związanym z wykorzystaniem ablacji laserowej dla wydajnego usuwania niepożądanych materiałów oraz wyzwaniom związanym z wykorzystaniem laserów w konserwacji dzieł sztuki.
Oto pełna informacja o wykładzie:
The second lecture of the 3rd Edition of the HS Academy „Current Topics in Heritage Science” series will be delivered on February 27th, 2025, at 3 pm (CET), by Paraskevi Pouli, Senior Researcher in the Photonics for Heritage Science group at IESL-FORTH. The lecture „Laser cleaning of Heritage objects and Monuments; tailored solutions for demanding restoration challenges” will provide the attendees with insight into issues in laser ablation for the effective removal of unwanted materials and laser cleaning challenges in conservation.
Speaker:
Paraskevi Pouli is a Senior Researcher in the Photonics for Heritage Science group at IESL-FORTH. She specializes in developing innovative laser technologies aimed at the restoration of art and antiquities. With a background in laser physics, her research focuses on developing cleaning methodologies to tackle various restoration challenges. A key aspect of her work involves assessing treated surfaces and monitoring ablation processes. She has realized, on behalf of IESL-FORTH, the laser-cleaning project at the Acropolis in Athens, working in collaboration with the Acropolis Restoration Service and the Acropolis Museum. Together, they developed an innovative methodology and a specially designed laser system to safely remove pollution crust from the delicate marble sculptures. This collaboration earned the Acropolis Museum and IESL-FORTH the 2012 Keck Award from the International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (IIC) for their work titled “Laser rejuvenation of Caryatids opens to the public at the Acropolis Museum: a link between ancient and modern Greece”. In addition to her research efforts, she organizes the “OPTO-CH” training activities initiated by IESL-FORTH and is also responsible for laser cleaning activities within the framework of Transnational Access offered by FORTH as part of the E-RIHS.gr and E-RIHS.eu initiatives.
Abstract
Removing unwanted materials in heritage restoration is a delicate process due to its irreversible nature. In this context, laser ablation presents a unique solution, allowing for high-precision interventions with immediate feedback and control. Α safe and well-defined cleaning process can be achieved by fine-tuning the laser characteristics and operational parameters to align with the intrinsic properties of the materials. This presentation will cover the principles of laser cleaning for heritage objects, focusing on the methodology that must be followed to ensure safe interventions. It will highlight successful laser cleaning projects, emphasizing the thorough analytical evaluation of laser-treated surfaces and the careful adaptation of diagnostic approaches to effectively monitor the interventions.
Key topics
- Laser cleaning challenges and successful projects
- Analytical assessment of the treated surfaces
- Monitoring the cleaning process
You will learn
- Key issues in laser ablation for effective removal of unwanted material
- How to approach a laser cleaning challenge to ensure safeguarding of the underlying surface
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