SR2A 2010 - Synchrotron Radiation in Art and Archaeometry (SR2A-2010)

he central theme of the SR2A series of conferences is the innovative use of methods employing synchrotron radiation (and/or related types of radiation) for the (non-destructive) investigation of artistic and archaeological materials and artifacts.

The programme of SR2A-2010 will consist of invited lectures, oral contributions, a poster session and discussion sessions. Session topics will be either method-oriented or problem-oriented. In particular, we welcome contributions that cover the full range of the SR2A scope: challenges from the cultural heritage field, methods developed in the SR domain and new insights through multidisciplinary interaction.

Your active participation is highly encouraged.
Oral and poster contributions are welcomed on the following material types:

? Paintings, paints, drawings, etches,
? Artifacts in wood, metal, stone, ...
? Stained, enamelled and vessel glass
and related materials
on the use of the following methods of investigation:

? X-ray based spectroscopies (absorption, fluorescence, scattering, diffraction, ...)
? Macroscopic and microscopic imaging using penetrative radiation (X-rays, THz, IR, neutrons, ...)
and related techniques
and about the following problems:


? Degradation and alteration
? Technology of preparation and (creative) use of materials
? Authentication and provenancing
and related issues.