Lukas Wacker: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2021

Name Dr. Lukas Wacker
Address
Labor für Ionenstrahlphysik (LIP)
ETH Zürich, HPK H 29
Otto-Stern-Weg 5
8093 Zürich
SWITZERLAND
Telephone+41 44 633 23 58
E-mailwacker@phys.ethz.ch
URLhttps://www.ams.ethz.ch/people/staff/wackerl
DepartmentEarth Sciences
RelationshipLecturer

NumberTitleECTSHoursLecturers
651-4906-00LRadiocarbon Dating Restricted registration - show details 2 credits4PC. Welte, L. Wacker
AbstractRadiocarbon (14C) dating is the most eminent dating tool for carbon containing samples younger than ~50 kyr and a useful tracer of the carbon cycle. Within this lab course, the sample preparation and 14C analysis of wood samples (or upon agreement other samples) will be performed.
ObjectiveIn this hands-on block course, students will have the opportunity to perform radiocarbon analysis of wood samples. This will include understanding the theoretical background of radiocarbon dating and its importance within Earth Sciences and related fields. Participants will gain know-how on the preparation of wood samples for AMS analysis. They will learn about the importance of suitable reference materials when performing AMS analysis. Data evaluation for C-14 measurements will be performed and discussed.
ContentSampling of tree ring layers.
Preparation of reference materials and samples for AMS measurement, including chemical pre-treatment and graphitisation.
Assisting the AMS measurement.
Data evaluation and interpretation of results.
Prerequisites / NoticeThis is a block course for D-ERDW or D-USYS master or PhD students.

Recommended (but not a prerequisite 651-4191-00L Radionuclides as Environmental Tracers (in Autumn Semester)
OR
651-4901-00L Quaternary Dating Methods (in Autumn Semester)