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Abstract
The new technique of Optical Dating, primarily applicable to unburnt sediment which has been exposed to sunlight during transportation by wind or water, is briefly described. The technique is compared to TL (Thermoluminescence) dating of sediments, to which it is closely related. The particular advantage of using zircon grains is indicated as well as the likely age for the techniques in general, and expected archaeological applications.
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Bibliographical reference
E. J. Rhodes and M. J. Aitken, « Optical dating of archaeological sediment », ERAUL, 28 | 1988, 117-120.
Electronic reference
E. J. Rhodes and M. J. Aitken, « Optical dating of archaeological sediment », ERAUL [Online], 28 | 1988, Online since 18 April 2025, connection on 19 May 2026. URL : https://popups.uliege.be/3041-5527/index.php?id=3551
Authors
E. J. Rhodes
Research Laboratory for Archaeology and History of Art, 6 Keble Road, Oxford OX1 3QJ, England
M. J. Aitken
Research Laboratory for Archaeology and History of Art, 6 Keble Road, Oxford OX1 3QJ, England
