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Periodic report for the first year of the work on project EU FP6 043584 "Preparation of carbon samples for 14 C dating by the AMS technique – AMS-14C"

Periodic report contains Periodic activity report, Publishable executive summary, Plan for using and disseminating the knowledge, Publishable results of the plan for using and disseminating the knowledge, Periodic management report, Project deliverables. Project "Preparation of carbon samples for 14C dating by the AMS technique – AMS-14C" addresses the following general objectives: reinforced research potential in a WBC (West Balkan Country) country, specialised training in MS (Member State) in order to be able to carry out a specific technique, hosting scientist from abroad for training, and networking of a research centre in a MS with a WBC centre. In addition, a special objective of this project was construction of a graphite preparation line and upgrading of the existing preparation lines in the Radiocarbon Laboratory of the Rudjer Bošković Institute (RBI) in Zagreb, purchasing of various spare parts, chemicals and standard reference materials, hiring a young person for a limited period of time, and dissemination of knowledge. The achievements of the first year can be summarized as follows: a graphite preparation line has been designed at SUERC and assembled in the RBI Laboratory (Fig. 1.) and its performances were tested ; co-operation with the UGLA/SUERC Laboratory for measurements of the graphite targets using their accelerator has been established ; training of the RBI staff and expert visit from SUERC have been realized and the new job position was opened. In permanent co-ordination with the subcontracting institution (SUERC) we have made constant efforts to be consistent with the proposed timetable (roadmap). The International Advisory Board has been formed. Finally, by the end of the Project we expect to have fully operational line for routine graphite preparation for AMS-14C dating, and modernized preparation lines for LSC-14C dating. These achievements will result in improved competitiveness of the RBI Laboratory for future international projects ; better opportunities for integration into the European Research Area (ERA), and creation of improved market opportunities for the research centre in WBC.

report ; 14C dating ; AMS ; AMS-14C

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