Carbon-14 Course
This course equips physics professionals with hands-on expertise in radiocarbon dating, from uncontaminated field sampling and lab preparation to AMS measurement, Bayesian modelling for site chronologies, troubleshooting dating errors, and effectively sharing calibrated results with stakeholders and excavation teams.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills in radiocarbon dating, covering field sampling, contamination prevention, lab pretreatment, AMS analysis, calibration, material selection, Bayesian chronologies, issue resolution, and clear communication of results to teams.
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Develop skills
- Professional 14C sampling: collect, label, and transport samples without contamination.
- Lab pretreatment: prepare wood, charcoal, bone, and textiles for AMS dating.
- Bayesian 14C modelling: construct calibrated chronologies with reliable age ranges.
- Diagnose dating issues: identify outliers, old wood, reservoir effects, and contamination.
- Communicate 14C results: explain calibrated ages and uncertainties to non-experts.
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