Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks VIII

<p>Laser techniques offer possibilities for the examination and conservation of artwork and for the prevention of cultural heritage. This collection of peer reviewed papers from the 8th International Conference on Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks Sibiu Romania September 21-25 2009 addresses various aspects of cultural heritage preservation (laser induced phenomenas laser investigations and recent laboratory studies and onsite applications).</p><p>The main topics include:</p><p>– Innovative approaches in laser cleaning researches and instrumentation development;</p><p>– Laser investigation and diagnostics methods;</p><p>– Monitoring imaging and documentation of artwork.</p><p><em>Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks VIII</em> will appeal to laser scientists conservation scientists scientists in the field of optoelectronics chemistry IT and biology conservators-restorers architects art historians archaeologists and decision makers in the field of conservation and restoration of artworks.</p>