A VARIABLE NARROW BANDPASS OPTICALLY STIMULATED LUMINESCENCE SYSTEM FOR QUATERNARY GEOCHRONOLOGY

被引:6
作者
PIERSON, J [1 ]
FORMAN, SL [1 ]
LEPPER, K [1 ]
CONLEY, G [1 ]
机构
[1] OHIO STATE UNIV,DEPT GEOL SCI,COLUMBUS,OH 43210
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10.1016/1350-4487(94)90094-9
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TL [原子能技术]; O571 [原子核物理学];
学科分类号
0827 ; 082701 ;
摘要
A new optically stimulated luminescence system is devised for dating Quaternary geologic sediments. This instrument can provide any chosen wavelength between 400 and 850 nm with a bandwidth of 0.4-20.4 nm and a beam intensity adjustable between 7 and 110% of full power. The measured radiant flux at the sample position varies between 9.7 and 34.3 mW/cm(2), providing sufficient energy for photoluminescence studies. It is hoped that this instrument will reveal the optimal wavelengths and bandwidths for dating Quaternary waterlain and other poorly light-exposed sediments.
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