About Beta Analytic

Fulfilling a Need with a Promise of Quality

Beta Analytic revolutionized the fields of archaeology and late quaternary geology. Prior to Beta's inception in 1979, radiocarbon dates were scarce and available only through small university laboratories. It took months and sometimes years to obtain results. Our commitment to meet the scientific demand and to provide results within 30 days led to immediate success. Supply created demand and our task became one of meeting that demand. Today we provide both LSC and AMS radiocarbon dates to over 5000 scientists around the world. Those dates now largely define the chronological history of prehistoric man and earth.

"Quality is remembered long after the work is done."
Darden Hood, President of Beta Analytic Inc.

Our success comes from recognizing a scientific need and then employing a management philosophy to satisfy that need. Dedication to accuracy is at the core of our management philosophy. By innovating new techniques, keeping abreast of the latest technology and training qualified scientists to stay ahead of demand, we maintain our firm commitment to quality.