Luminescence Dating: Basic Approach to Geochronology

Abstract:

Nowadays, luminescence dating technique has become one of the unique tools for paleoclimatic studies. A lot of progress has been made in terms of understanding the phenomenon of luminescence, development of methodology for luminescence dating and its application. Still there are several directions which require better understanding and refinement. This brief review article focuses on the different aspects of luminescence dating, covering basic theory behind luminescence and luminescence dating, procedural aspects, complications and issues of luminescence dating and future perspective.

• Periodical: Defect and Diffusion Forum (Volume 347)
• Pages: 111-137
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/DDF.347.111
• Online since: December 2013
• Authors: N. Chauhan
• Keywords: Age Models, Dose Analysis, Dose Rate Estimation, Luminescence, Luminescence Dating

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