Introduction to Optical Dating (Hardcover)

M.J. Aitken

ISBN 10: 0198540922 / ISBN 13: 9780198540922

Published by Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1998

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Hardcover. 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 givesbeginners 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 waythe 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. 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. It discusses standard techniques, limitations and reliability. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Optical Dating (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198540922
• ISBN 13: 9780198540922
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Optical dating is a rapidly developing technique, used primarily in the dating of sediments deposited in the last 500,000 or more years, and increasing numbers of Quaternary geologists, physical geographers, archaeologists, and anthropologists are now relying on the results. 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 while providing experienced practitioners with 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 to researchers with a limited knowledge of physics, while the technical notes provide the details for anyone wishing to understand the techniques completely. The first part of the book presents basic notions and introduces the standard techniques, along with several illustrative case histories. The book then proceeds to discuss the limitations of the technique and the factors affecting reliability.

About the Author

Martin J. Aitken is at Oxford University.