Detailed protocol for an accurate non-destructive direct dating of tooth enamel fragment using electron spin resonance

Geochronometria

Volumn 40, Issue 4, 2013, Pages 322-333

  Joannes Boyau, Renaud ^a  

^a SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Direct dating; ESR dating; Fossil tooth enamel; Geochronology

Indexed keywords

EID: 84896781416     PISSN: 17338387     EISSN: 18971695     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2478/s13386-013-0132-7     Document Type: Conference Paper

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