Carbon-14 Course
Gain mastery in radiocarbon dating from initial field collection through to advanced Bayesian calibration. Tailored for physics professionals, this course delivers practical methods to minimise contamination risks, analyse AMS data accurately, address common dating challenges, and develop dependable chronologies for archaeological sites, ensuring clear communication of results.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a hands-on guide to radiocarbon dating, covering field sampling, contamination prevention, lab preparation, AMS analysis, and calibration techniques. Participants learn to select optimal materials, construct reliable Bayesian chronologies for sites, troubleshoot dating anomalies, and effectively present calibrated dates with uncertainties to teams and stakeholders.
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Develop skills
- Professional 14C sampling: collect, label, and transport samples without contamination.
- Lab pretreatment for AMS: prepare wood, charcoal, bone, and textiles effectively.
- Bayesian 14C modelling: create calibrated site chronologies with reliable age-depth models.
- Diagnose dating problems: identify outliers, old wood effects, reservoir offsets, and contamination.
- Communicate 14C outcomes: convey calibrated ages and uncertainties to non-experts clearly.
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