Conference on fluorescence spectroscopy

SRAL Conference and Workshop
"Portable X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy
Bonnefanten Museum Maastricht
The Netherlands
July 9-10, 2015

Hosted by SRAL

Organised by Kate Seymour

This two day meeting of lectures and accompanying demonstrations
aims to highlight the possibilities and limitations of pXRF so that
strong collaborations between conservators and conservation
scientists can ensue.  Emphasis on interpretation of acquired data
from pXRF analysis will be given.

Portable X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry (handheld and macro):
friend or foe?

The analysis of painting materials relies more and more on pXRF for
the determination of inorganic pigments.  Because pXRF is
nondestructive, and has become more available to conservators due to
price and accessibility, these instruments have been utilised with
rapidly increasing frequency. Results seem immediate and conclusive.
The technique has thus become a dominant tool in the determination
of pigments in recent years.

But as conservators who have become more acquainted with the
technique will tell you, performing analyses using pXRF equipment on
complex paintings is not quite as simple as point and shoot.
Interpreting the data is key.

What are the benefits and pitfalls in examining paintings with pXRF.
How can these be enhanced or overcome?

Programme

The two day conference and workshop aims to give participants an
understanding of the principles of pXRF and the instrumentation
available. Participants will leave with an understanding of the
complexities of this system and be comfortable in a dialogue with
scientists carrying out research in this area.  The purpose is to
encourage investigation and research using this technique and
provide tips on how to make the most of data deriving from
examination.

Lectures given in the morning sessions will focus on theoretical
concepts of chemistry and physics necessary to understand the
principles of pXRF. Overviews of instrumentation that are available
and accessible in the field will be given.  Case studies and
experiences of pXRF investigations by conservators will also be part
of the programme. Experts in pXRF investigation will present recent
projects and possibilities.

Afternoon sessions will consist of demonstrations of instrumentation
by experienced operatives.  A number of different instrumentation
will be available provided by the leading supplier of
instrumentation and invited speakers.  Break away sessions during
which some limited hands-on investigation will be carried out.  The
size of the groups will be determined by the number of participants.

Confirmed Speakers

    Dr. Lee Drake or Dr. Bruce Kaiser
    Bruker Nederland B.V

    David Strivay
    Centre Europeen d'Archeometrie
    University of Liege

    Joris Dik
    TU Delft

    Annelies van Loon
    TU Delft

    Petria Noble
    Rijksmuseum Amsterdam

    Erich Uffelman
    Washington and Lee University, Virginia

    Jorinde Koenen
    Frans Hals Museum / De Hallen, Haarlem

    Anna Krekeler
    Rijksmuseum Amsterdam

The conference will provide the opportune venue for conservators and
researchers in the field of material-technical investigation of
paintings to exchange ideas and information on this subject.
Students will be most welcome.

Delegates will be selected on a first come basis.

The event will be in English.

The conference and workshops will take place in the auditorium of
the Bonnefanten Museum, Maastricht which has a capacity of 60.

Conference and Workshop Fees

    Standard: EUR195.00
    Students: EUR40.00

Conference fees will include lunches.  A dinner (cost not included)
will be organised on Thursday evening.

Registration forms are available at info<-at->sral<.>nl

Proof of studentship will be required.

Discount bookings for accommodation are available at Townhouse Hotel
only through SRAL.

SRAL is a leading institute specialised in the conservation and
restoration of paintings, sculptures, contemporary artworks and
historic interiors.  We provide an integrated approach to
conservation issues through research, consultancy and education.


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