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Delivering trusted and timely luminescence dating.
The Vicus laboratory is situated in our purpose-built, 390 sqm facility that houses state-of-the-art instruments for luminescence dating.
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Cutting-edge technology combined with scientific expertise.
Purpose-built laboratory
Our facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technology designed to support high standards in luminescence dating.
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Sample Preparation Room
Our sample preparation room has all of the necessary equipment to extract quartz and feldspar grains from samples.
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Reader room
Our sample reader room is designated for sample measurement, and will be expanding to include additional readers in the coming years.
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Buehler IsoMet High Speed Pro
Rocks and artefacts can be processed with our advanced coring and precision slicing equipment.
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Risø TL/OSL Readers
Our readers allow us to measure luminescence emissions from multi-grain and single-grain sediment samples as well as whole rock slices.
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Photogrammetry
Artefacts will be digitally archived using state-of-the-art photogrammetry methods prior to dating.
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Laboratory Information Management System
Our purpose-built laboratory information management system enables optimal workflow efficiency and ensures data security.
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Quality control
At Vicus, quality control is central to every step of our analysis process. From the moment samples arrive to the final report, we adhere to stringent standards to maintain the quality and timeliness of our results.
Expertise, quality education, and training
Optimal practices in equipment maintenance and calibration
Ongoing testing and refinement of laboratory processes
Comprehensive and secure laboratory data management