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3. Radiocarbon Nomenclature, Theory, Models, and Interpretation: Measuring Age, Determining Cycling Rates, and Tracing Source Pools

verfasst von : S. E. Trumbore, C. A. Sierra, C. E. Hicks Pries

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Abstract

This chapter introduces the processes that cause isotopes of carbon (C) to be distributed among different Earth system components. This chapter reviews commonly used nomenclature for reporting radiocarbon (14C) data, which differ according to the application. Finally, theory and models are introduced that are commonly used for interpreting 14C data in terms of its three major uses: (1) determining the time elapsed since C in a closed system was isolated from the atmosphere; (2) estimating the rate of exchange of C between reservoirs in open systems; and (3) estimating the contributions of different C sources to a mixture.

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Metadaten
Titel
Radiocarbon Nomenclature, Theory, Models, and Interpretation: Measuring Age, Determining Cycling Rates, and Tracing Source Pools
verfasst von
S. E. Trumbore
C. A. Sierra
C. E. Hicks Pries
Copyright-Jahr
2016
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-25643-6_3