Luminescence Dating in Archaeology, Anthropology, and Geoarchaeology - An Overview

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.

Table des matières

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.

Résumé

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.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: J Feathers, James K. Feathers, Jim Feathers, Annette Kadereit, Sheng-Hua Li, Ioanni Liritzis, Ioannis Liritzis, Ashok Singhvi, Ashok Kuma Singhvi, Ashok Kumar Singhvi, Gunther A. Wagner, Rudolf Wagner, Nikolaos Zacharias
• Edition: Springer, Berlin
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 01.09.2013
• EAN: 9783319001692
• ISBN: 978-3-31-900169-2
• Pages: 70
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 5 mm x 234 mm
• Poids: 142 g
• Illustrations: VII, 70 p. 10 illus., 5 illus. in color.
• Thèmes: SpringerBriefs in Earth System Sciences; SpringerBriefs in Earth System Sciences
• Catégories: Sciences naturelles, médecine, informatique, technique > Sciences de la Terre > Autres; Anthropologie, Laser, C, Anthropology, Archaeology, environmental science, engineering & technology, Earth and Environmental Science, Lasers, Optical physics, Photonics, Applied optics, Optics, Lasers, Photonics, Optical Devices, Earth System Sciences, Physical geography