2nd International Workshop on Science, Technology and Cultural Heritage

The 2nd International ‘‘Science, Technology and Cultural Heritage’’ workshop organised by the Italian Association of Vacuum (AIV) in conjunction with Heritage, The Italian Association of Macromolecules, Museo Diocesano of Catania, Istituto di Fisica del Plasma ‘‘Piero Caldirola’’- CNR, and the Italian Association of Ecclesiastic Museums,and sponsored by Regione Siciliana, took place in Catania (Italy) between 9th and 11th November 2005. The aim of the workshop was to provide a forum for discussing the state of art of natural sciences applied to the conservation and exploitation of cultural heritage and for creating a closer integration among scientists working in the field of cultural heritage, and scientists and other professionists, such as conservators and curators.