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What is carbon 14? What is a radiocarbon date? Is it the same as a calendar date? What does radiocarbon dating measure and why does it take a long time? How does an accelerator mass spectrometer measure...
Using a sample post from an archaeological dig uncovering ancient wooden roadways, follows the basic theory of radiocarbon dating through all its processes, showing the mathematics involved at each stage.
1: Introdes radioactivity. An experiment using 56Mn shows how the decay of radioactive isotopes can be detected. Introduces the concept of half-life. Explains the theory behind radiocarbon measurements. 2:...
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