Radiogenic Isotope Geology

The new edition of Radiogenic Isotope Geology examines revolutionary changes in geochemical thinking, evaluating them in historical context.

List of contents

1. Nucleosynthesis and nuclear decay; 2. Mass spectrometry; 3. The Rb-Sr method; 4. The Sm-Nd method; 5. Lead isotopes; 6. Isotope geochemistry of oceanic volcanics; 7. Isotope geochemistry of continental rocks; 8. Osmium isotopes; 9. Lu-Hf, Ba-La-Ce, and K-Ca systems; 10. K-Ar, Ar-Ar and U-He dating; 11. Noble gas geochemistry; 12. U-series dating; 13. U-series geochemistry of igneous systems; 14. Cosmogenic nuclides; 15. Extinct radionuclides; 16. Fission track dating; Appendix 1: chart of the nuclides; Appendix 2: meteorite types.

About the author

Alan P. Dickin is Professor of Geology at McMaster University, Ontario.

Summary

The new edition of Radiogenic Isotope Geology examines revolutionary changes in geochemical thinking over the past fifteen years. The latest ideas and methods, classic papers, and illustrative case studies all come under scrutiny, providing an accessible introduction for students and critical commentary for researchers.

Product details

• Authors: Alan P. Dickin, Alan P. (Mcmaster University Dickin, Dickin Alan P.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2017
• EAN: 9781107099449
• ISBN: 978-1-107-09944-9
• No. of pages: 498
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geology; SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / General, Geochemistry