TA2 Facility 32 – Automated Optically Stimulated Luminescence system (South Korea)
Average visit: 7 days
Features:
- Automated 48-position sample changer
- Vacuum chamber (lowest P. < 0.2 mbar)
- Beta irradiator: Sr-90, 40 mCi, 80 mCi
- Shaped Kanthal heater strip, endpoint T: 700oC
- Optical stimulation source: IR LEDs (870 nm), Blue-LEDs (470 nm), Near UV light
- Fully automated Detection and Stimulation Head (DASH)
Application:
- Numerical dating of Quaternary sediments
- Dating archaeological artifacts (e.g. potteries)
- Dating geological stuff related to Quaternary (active) faults
- Analysis of luminescence characteristics of phosphor minerals
- Development of analytical procedures to improve the reliability of luminescence dating techniques
Contact:
Dr. Keewook Yi, KBSI
Email: kyi[at]kbsi.re.kr
Website: WOLF portal information
Credit: Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI)
Credit: Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI)
Credit: Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI)
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