Carbon-14 Course
Gain expertise in radiocarbon dating from sampling in the field to advanced Bayesian calibration. Tailored for physics professionals, this course equips you with practical methods to minimise contamination, analyse AMS data, troubleshoot dating challenges, and develop reliable site chronologies for archaeological projects.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid 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 will master material selection, Bayesian chronology construction, issue resolution, and effective communication of results to teams and stakeholders.
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Develop skills
- Conduct professional 14C sampling: gather, label, and transport samples without contamination.
- Prepare samples for lab analysis: treat wood, charcoal, bone, and textiles ready for AMS dating.
- Apply Bayesian 14C modelling: construct calibrated chronologies with dependable age-depth models.
- Identify and resolve dating anomalies: spot outliers, old wood effects, reservoir offsets, and contamination.
- Present 14C findings clearly: convey calibrated ages and uncertainties to non-experts effectively.
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