Luminescence Dating in Archaeology, Anthropology, and Geoarchaeology - An Overview (Paperback, 2013 ed.)

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.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	SpringerBriefs in Earth System Sciences
Release date:	July 2013
First published:	2013
Authors:	Ioannis Liritzis • Ashok Kumar Singhvi • James K Feathers • Gunther A. Wagner • Annette Kadereit • Nikolaos Zacharias • Sheng-Hua Li
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	70
Edition:	2013 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-00169-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeological methodology & techniques Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General
LSN:	3-319-00169-8
Barcode:	9783319001692

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