The Infrared and Raman Users' Group (IRUG)
provides a forum for the exchange of
infrared (IR) and Raman spectroscopic information, reference spectra and
materials. Its biennial conferences offer a unique opportunity to share scientific
results and new developments in the application of IR and Raman spectroscopy to
the study and conservation of the world’s cultural heritage. Conference attendees
are typically scientists, conservators, restorers, curators, as well as students within
the art conservation and historic preservation fields, who apply IR and Raman
spectroscopy to the analysis of art and archeological materials. IRUG is pleased to
announce that the 10th international IRUG conference (IRUG10) will be hosted by
the Department of Analytical Chemistry at the University of Barcelona, Barcelona,
Spain in March 2012. Delegates from universities and museums throughout the
world are encouraged to attend to share their experiences in the spectroscopic
analysis of cultural heritage materials.
MAIN TOPICS
Vibrational spectroscopy for characterization of materials in art and archaeology
Instrumental development on IR and Raman spectroscopy
Non-invasive analysis of works of art and archaeology
Degradation analysis by vibrational spectroscopy
Database of cultural materials
2012/1/24 - Preliminary program
is available.
2012/1/24 - Some of the hotel rooms for the conference are pre-booked till January 27th. Please note that other important conferences will be held in Barcelona simultaneously to IRUG10.
