Published June 21, 1979 | Version v1
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Thermoluminescence dating of a deep-sea sediment core

Creators

  • 1. Simon Fraser Univ., Burnaby, British Columbia (Canada). Dept. of Physics

Description

A method of estimating the date of deposition of ocean sediments by thermoluminescence(TL) dating is described. Experimental evidence is presented showing that exposure to sunlight is a viable mechanism for setting the natural thermoluminescence to near zero. Results are presented showing that TL dates obtained for an ocean sediment core are in agreement with dates obtained independently. (UK)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nature (London)
Journal Volume
279
Journal Issue
5715
Series
Nature (London).
Journal Page Range
710-712
ISSN
0028-0836

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
11517178
Subject category
S58: GEOSCIENCES;
Descriptors DEI
AGE ESTIMATION; COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS; DOSE-RESPONSE RELATIONSHIPS; DRILL CORES; GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS; GLOW CURVE; SEA BED; SEDIMENTS; SOLAR RADIATION; THERMOLUMINESCENCE
Descriptors DEC
LUMINESCENCE; RADIATIONS; STELLAR RADIATION