About us
Sharing results and insights of the EU project HERACLES.
October 07-18, 2024
During a two-week visit, our team analyzes otoliths using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy.
October 14, 2024
Colloquium on “Traditional and innovative techniques in the protection and promotion of monuments”.
Research -Services
Laser Cleaning
Surface cleaning, based on laser ablation, is particularly effective for the controlled and selective removal of altered over-layers and unwanted accumulations in a variety of CH substrates (i.e. stonework, easel paintings, icons as well as glass and metal objects).
Material Analysis
Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) provides insight on the identity and composition of materials in Cultural Heritage objects.
Raman Spectroscopy gives analytical information on the molecular structure of materials
Spectral Imaging
Spectral Imaging allows the detailed mapping of the individual layers that compose an artwork using a prototype spectral imaging system.
Structural Diagnostics
Detecting changes and monitoring degradation is critical in order to improve and upgrade preventive conservation strategies.
Optoacoustic imaging
Exploit advanced photonic tools to develop new diagnostic methodologies
Instruments
A series of transportable instruments are the technological output of the 20 years of experience which was gained through research and applications of lasers in Cultural Heritage Conservation. Check out all available Instruments here
Series of Training Activities
December 12,2022
December 14, 2022
DIALOGUE 05: Mr Guo Hong ,University of Science and Technology Beijing, China
“Restoration research of Drepung Monastery murals in Tibet”
November 15,2022
November 24, 2022
DIALOGUE 04: Andreas Germanos Karydas ,NCSR “Demokritos”, Greece & CNR, -ISPC, Italy
“MA-XRF imaging of Greek Antiquities”.
September 26,2022
September 28, 2022
DIALOGUE 03: Elissavet KAVOULAKI, Ephorate of Antiquities of Heraklion, Crete, Greece
“Palace of Knossos: Conservation – restoration works and recent strategies within the HERACLES EU project”.