Carbon-14 Course
Gain expertise in radiocarbon dating from initial field collection through to advanced Bayesian calibration. Tailored for professionals in physics and related fields, this course equips you with 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 to diverse audiences.

from 4 to 360h 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. You'll learn to select optimal samples, construct reliable Bayesian chronologies for sites, troubleshoot dating anomalies, and effectively share calibrated dates with uncertainties to teams and stakeholders.
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Develop skills
- Professional 14C sampling: gather, label, and move samples without contamination.
- Lab pretreatment skills: ready wood, charcoal, bone, and cloth for AMS analysis.
- Bayesian modelling: create solid site chronologies with precise age estimates.
- Spot dating problems: identify outliers, old wood effects, reservoir issues, and contaminants.
- Share 14C findings: convey calibrated dates and uncertainties simply to others.
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