Towards a radiocarbon chronology of the Late-Glacial: Sample selection strategies

Walker, M.J.C., Bryant, C., Coope, G.R., Harkness, D.D., Lowe, J.J. and Scott, E.M. (2001) Towards a radiocarbon chronology of the Late-Glacial: Sample selection strategies. Radiocarbon, 43(2B), pp. 1007-1019. (doi: 10.1017/S0033822200041679)

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Abstract

This paper outlines a dating program designed to test the reproducibility of radiocarbon dates on different materials of Late-Glacial age (plant macrofossils, fossil beetle remains, and the "humic" and "humin" chemical fractions of limnic sediments) using a combination of radiometric (beta counting) and accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) techniques. The results have implications for the design of sampling strategies and for the development of improved dating protocols, both of which are important if a high-precision C-14 chronology for the Late- Glacial is to be achieved.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Scott, Professor Marian and Bryant, Dr Charlotte
Authors: Walker, M.J.C., Bryant, C., Coope, G.R., Harkness, D.D., Lowe, J.J., and Scott, E.M.
Subjects:Q Science > QC Physics
C Auxiliary Sciences of History > CC Archaeology
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre
College of Science and Engineering > School of Mathematics and Statistics > Statistics
Journal Name:Radiocarbon
Publisher:University of Arizona
ISSN:0033-8222
ISSN (Online):1945-5755
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2001 by the Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of the University of Arizona
First Published:First published in Radiocarbon 43(2B):1007-1019
Publisher Policy:Reproduced with the permission of the Publisher.

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