Table of Contents

Title

Summary

Introduction

The 14C Method
General Principle

Absolute Time Calibration for Radiocarbon Dating

Collaboration for further development of calibration software OxCal
 
Improvements in Program Operation
The program as an Archaeological Resource

Research into new Analytical Techniques

Residual and Intrusive Material

Deposition Rates

Radiocarbon Dates Close to Background

Mixed Dating Methods
VERA: Vienna Environmental Research Accelerator
The VERA Research Centre
14 C Measurements
Stable Isotope Measurements
The stable isotope ratio mass spectrometer system
Sample Preparation
Chemical treatment

Combustion to CO2

Graphitisation

Summary of requirements for personal and equipment

Archaeological Questions
Status of Absolute Chronology for Austria’s Pre- and Protohistory

Selection of Samples
Selection by Culture and Time
Selection by Material
Collection of Samples

Special Questions
The Early Bronze Age Cemetery from Franzhausen I, Lower Austria (2200-1500 BC)

Absolute Calibration of the Avar Age relative Chronology (568-ca.830 AD)
Literature

NEW:Annual Report 1997