Radionuclide dating and trace element analysis by accelerator mass spectrometry

Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) is being used both for radionuclide dating and stable isotope trace element determination with high limits of sensitivity. The areas of applications of radionuclide AMS include oceanography, terrestrial studies, glaciology, hydrology, environmental studies, meteorology, magnetic moment studies, analysis of crude oils, etc. The techniques and applications of radionuclide AMS are reviewed. The applications of stable element AMS include the measurements of trace impurities in electronic and other materials. The techniques and applications of stable element AMS are discussed with particular emphasis on electronic materials such as Si, GaAs, and HgCdTe. The design of the University of North Texas stable element AMS facility built in collaboration with Texas Instruments Inc. is discussed