Handbook of Luminescence Dating

Luminescence dating is a widely used technique in Quaternary geology and archaeology to obtain ages for various events. This book provides a comprehensive guide for scientists who require luminescence ages for their research, explaining what luminescence can and cannot do, where and how to sample, and how to interpret and analyze ages. It also addresses the challenges and limitations of applying luminescence dating in different environmental and archaeological settings, offering practical advice on how to optimize the technique and construct chronologies. The book includes information on experimental approaches and how to interpret and publish luminescence ages.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 416 pages
\n Publication date: 27 June 2019
\n Publisher: Whittles Publishing
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Luminescence dating has gained widespread application among scientists working in Quaternary geology and archaeology to determine ages for a wide range of events, including past earthquakes, desertification, and cave occupation sites. By utilizing quartz or feldspar minerals found in nearly ubiquitous sand and finer sediments, luminescence provides ages ranging from over 500,000 years ago to modern times. Written by some of the foremost experts in luminescence dating from around the world, this book offers a fresh perspective. It explains the capabilities and limitations of luminescence dating, discusses appropriate sampling locations and techniques, and outlines the available measurement types and interpretation and analysis methods. This handbook is specifically designed for scientists who require luminescence ages for their research rather than those involved in developing the technique or conducting their own luminescence measurements. The background to the technique is presented in simple terms, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of its potential applications, limitations, and associated issues. By providing guidance on where and what to sample, the book helps scientists optimize the successful application of luminescence and, consequently, construct chronologies. Furthermore, it addresses the challenges and limitations when applying luminescence dating in different environmental and archaeological settings, offering practical advice on how to avoid or mitigate sampling-related issues. Guidance is also provided on interpreting and publishing luminescence ages, as well as their integration within chronological frameworks. As luminescence dating continues to evolve, additional experimental approaches are discussed, which may further expand the range of chronological challenges that luminescence dating can address.

\n Weight: 1182g\n
Dimension: 248 x 185 x 28 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781849953955\n \n