Attempted positive ion radiocarbon AMS

Wilcken, K., Freeman, S. , Xu, S. and Dougans, A. (2010) Attempted positive ion radiocarbon AMS. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms, 268(7-8), pp. 712-714. (doi: 10.1016/j.nimb.2009.10.011)

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Abstract

The SUERC single-stage accelerator mass spectrometer is capable of generating and accelerating-fromground positive ions. Having previously shown suppression of molecular interferences we have proceeded to study positive ion radiocarbon AMS. Potential benefits are convenient and efficient ion production. This depends on overcoming the large <sup>14</sup>N atomic isobar which we have suppressed by seven orders of magnitude in the accelerator terminal. A remaining interference is more problematic, however.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Dougans, Mr Andrew and Wilcken, Mr Klaus and Xu, Dr Sheng and Freeman, Professor Stewart
Authors: Wilcken, K., Freeman, S., Xu, S., and Dougans, A.
Subjects:G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre
Journal Name:Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms
ISSN:0168-583X
ISSN (Online):1872-9584
Published Online:07 October 2009

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