Luminescence dating in archaeology, anthropology, and geoarchaeology : an overview / Ioannis Liritzis ... [et. al.].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Liritzis, Ioannis.

Series:

SpringerBriefs in Earth System Sciences, 2191-589X

SpringerBriefs in earth system sciences

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Archaeological dating.

Luminescence spectroscopy.

Anthropology.

Archaeological geology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (74 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2013.

Place of Publication:

Clum [Switzerland] ; New York : Springer, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The field of Luminescence Dating has reached a level of maturity. Both research and applications from all fields of archaeological science, from archaeological materials to anthropology and geoarchaeology, now routinely employ luminescence dating. The advent of optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) techniques and the potential for exploring a spectrum of grain aliquots enhanced the applicability, accuracy and the precision of luminescence dating. The present contribution reviews the physical basis, mechanisms and methodological aspects of luminescence dating; discusses advances in instrumentations and facilities, improvements in analytical procedures, and statistical treatment of data along with some examples of applications across continents, covering all periods (Middle Palaeolithic to Medieval) and both Old and New World archaeology. They also include interdisciplinary applications that contribute to palaeo-landscape reconstruction.

Contents:

Introduction

Luminescence Dating Protocols and Dating Range

Dose Rate

Luminescence Dating of Archaeological Materials

Luminescence-Based Authenticity Testing

Luminescence Dating in Geomorphological and Geoarchaeological Research in Europe: Application Examples

Meteoritic Impacts, Tsunamis

Conclusions.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

3-319-00170-1

OCLC:

854976200