Laser operator for cultural heritage cleaning
Aim
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- know the operating principles and characteristics of the main laser instruments;
- understand the criteria for choosing different instruments;
- know the diagnostic procedures for assessing the interaction with the support;
- set application parameters;
- know the correct maintenance of the equipment;
- become aware of the risks when using a laser;
- adopt appropriate personal protection measures.
Participants
The course is open to professionals working in conservation and restoration.
Organisers
SKR / SCR
SUPSI-DACD Corso di laurea in conservazione e restauro
El.En. S.p.A.
Prerequisites
Practical and theoretical knowledge of cultural heritage cleaning techniques.
Instructors
Laura Bartoli – El.En. S.p.A. – Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!
Daniele Ciofini - Istituto di Fisica Applicata “N. Carrara”, CNR - Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!
M. Guy Devreux – head conservator-restorer Musei Vaticani - Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!
Alberto Felici – conservator-restorer - Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!
Valentina Trafeli – El.En. S.p.A.- Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!
Alessandro Zanini – El.En. S.p.A.- Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!
Duration
24 hours
Programm
THURSDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2021
Principles and fundamentals of lasers and laser-matter interaction
Laser safety
Operational introduction to instrumentation
Instructors: Laura Bartoli / Valentina Trafeli / Alessandro Zanini – El.En. S.p.A.
FRIDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2021
Laser treatments in conservation-restoration: selection of operating parameters
Case studies of applications on different supports
Practical exercises on mock-ups
Instructors: Daniele Ciofini / Valentina Trafeli
SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER
Case studies on interventions on stone surfaces, wall paintings and stucco
Practical exercises on samples
Instructors: Alberto Felici / M. Guy Devreux / Valentina Trafeli
Dates
From 16.09.2021 to 18.09.2021
Hours
9.00 -13.00 / 13.30-17.30
Place
Campus SUPSI Dipartimento ambiente costruzioni e design,
Via Flora Ruchat-Roncati 15
CH – 6850 Mendrisio
Costs
CHF 650.- non SKR members
CHF 455.- SKR members
Inscriptions
Inscriptions and payments have to be done before August 10th, 2021.
Comments
The course may be held in Italian or English, depending on the origin and requests of the participants.
The number of participants is limited to 10.
Organisation and general information
Giacinta Jean
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