Author: Claus DitlefsenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
Luminescence Dating of Danish Quaternary Sediments
Author: Claus DitlefsenIntroduction to Optical Dating
Author: M. J. AitkenPublisher: Clarendon Press
ISBN: 0191589276
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Optical dating is a rapidly developing technique, used primarily in the dating of sediments deposited in the last 500,000 or more years. As such increasing numbers of Quaternary geologists, physical geographers, archaeologists, and anthropologists are now relying on the results produced. Written by one of the foremost experts on optical dating, this book aims to bring together in a coherent whole the various strands of research that are ongoing in the area. It gives beginners an introduction to the technique as well as acting as a valuable source of up to date references. The text is divided into three parts; main text, technical notes and appendices. In this way the main text is accessible by those researchers with a limited knowledge of physics, with the technical notes providing depth of understanding for those who require it. The first part of the book is concerned with basic notions and an introduction to the standard techniques, as well as several illustrative case histories. It goes on to then discuss the limitations of the technique and factors affecting reliability.
Luminescence Dating of Quaternary Sediments
Author: Ann G. WintleRecent Developments in Luminescence Dating of Quaternary Sediments
Author: G. A. T. DullerAn Introduction to Optical Dating
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Thermoluminescence dating
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
Quaternary Dating Methods
Author: Mike WalkerPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118700090
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
This introductory textbook introduces the basics of dating, the range of techniques available and the strengths and limitations of each of the principal methods. Coverage includes: the concept of time in Quaternary Science and related fields the history of dating from lithostratigraphy and biostratigraphy the development and application of radiometric methods different methods in dating: radiometric dating, incremental dating, relative dating and age equivalence Presented in a clear and straightforward manner with the minimum of technical detail, this text is a great introduction for both students and practitioners in the Earth, Environmental and Archaeological Sciences. Praise from the reviews: "This book is a must for any Quaternary scientist." SOUTH AFRICAN GEOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL, September 2006 “...very well organized, clearly and straightforwardly written and provides a good overview on the wide field of Quaternary dating methods...” JOURNAL OF QUATERNARY SCIENCE, January 2007
Introduction to Optical Dating
Author: Martin Jim AitkenPublisher:
ISBN: 9781383027136
Category : Archaeological dating
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Optical dating is used mainly in the dating of sediments deposited in the last 500,000 or more years. This book brings together various strands of research, giving beginners an introduction to the technique and an up-to-date reference.
Responses of Late Quaternary Sediments to Climate Change
Author: Jingran ZhangDating the Quarternary
Author: Olav B. LianGeochronology
Author: Nils-Axel MornerPublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9535116436
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Chronology is the backbone of history, and there is a wise saying stating there is no history without a chronology. Earths evolutionary history is built up by geochronology, i.e. time benchmarks upon which the geological history is built up step by step over its total time period of about 4.5 billion years. The first marker in this history is the Jack Hills zircon from Australia dated at about 4.4 GA. The most detailed records come from seasonal changes within annual varves. Stratigraphy provides the basic chronological ordering of layers by layers, units by units, fossil assemblage by assemblage, varves by varves, growth zone by growth zone, etc. The radiometric techniques implied the introduction of absolute age determinations. This book includes a combination of methodological presentations and related case studies, from where we learn about practical problems and achievements. Therefore, the book should be of basic interest both for scientists in their practical in field and laboratory, as well as for general educational purpose.