The LIBS microscope has the capacity to provide fast elemental mapping of flat surfaces, typically cross-sections of geological samples, marine shells, bones, teeth etc. The 2D-elemental maps of the scanned surface can be used to identify the distribution of mineral phases in rocks, to measure the variability of elemental proxies related to paleoenvironment in shell studies or to assess the diffusion of environmental p

Relative Humidity (RH) ageing chamber

LIF provides information on the chemical identity of materials (in solid or liquid state) on the basis of their fluorescence properties.  

LIF has been proven valuable for several fundamental and applied studies such as the following:

•    Elucidation of the fundamental mechanisms underlying laser ablation of molecular solids

•    Assessment and monitoring of laser cleaning of aged varnish layers on paintings has been investigated.

The DHSPI (Digital Holographic Speckle Pattern Interferometry) systems have been developed and continuously optimized at IESL-FORTH with the aim to investigate and monitor deformation, deterioration, and fracture mechanisms and thus to evaluate the structural condition of materials and systems as a result of ageing, mechanical alteration and materials’ failure.