Paleomagnetism is the study of the record of the Earth’s magnetic field in rocks. Certain minerals in rocks lock-in a record of the direction and intensity of the magnetic field when they form. This record provides information on the past behavior of Earth’s magnetic field and the past location of tectonic plates. The record of […]
Solution for Paleomagnetic Studies Read More »
Thermoluminescence (TL) and optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) are the main techniques for studying the luminescence properties of several materials, mainly insulators called phosphors. Frequently, however, students and experts alike need to clarify some concepts related to the effects and defects present in the radiation interaction with solids generated by these phenomena. The concepts, theory and
Thermoluminescence (TL) and optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) Solutions Read More »
Environmental monitoring describes the processes and activities that need to take place to characterise and monitor the quality of the environment. Environmental monitoring is used in the preparation of environmental impact assessments, as well as in many circumstances in which human activities carry a risk of harmful effects on the natural environment. All monitoring strategies
Environmental Monitoring Solutions Read More »
The study of ice in all of its manifestations and the study of all natural phenomena where ice is concerned, including processes at or near the base of glaciers and ice sheets on Earth and other planets. The discoveries of water ice on the Moon, Mars and Europa add an extraterrestrial component to the field,
Solutions for Glaciological Research Read More »
Geophysics is a field that integrates geology, mathematics, and physics in order to understand how the Earth works. Geophysicists study Earth processes through a combination of laboratory experiments, computational and theoretical modeling, remote imaging, and direct observation. Geophysics is the physics of the Earth and its environment in space. Its subjects include the shape of
Solutions for Geophysical Studies Read More »
Accelerator mass spectrometry detects carbon 14 in samples. AMS dating involves accelerating the ions to extraordinarily high kinetic energies followed by mass analysis. Samples are converted to graphite prior to AMS carbon dating. Although more expensive than radiometric dating, AMS dating has higher precision and needs small sample sizes. Aside from archaeology and geology, AMS
Radiocarbon Dating Solutions Read More »
