Abstract
Electron spin resonance (ESR) dating is an absolute dating method suitable for the Quaternary which can be applied to a wide range of materials. It is based on determining the natural radiation dose to which a sample has been exposed during its burial period. This paper outlines the basic concepts, and reviews recent studies on the methods and models of ESR dating. Scope of this paper. This review paper is one of two in this volume providing an overview of recent developments in the field of electron spin resonance (ESR) dating. The paper focuses on studies investigating the fundamental concepts and methods employed in ESR dating, while the companion paper by Rink (this issue) focuses on applications of the method. Previous review articles have been published by Ikeya (1978, 1985), Hennig and Grün (1983), Nambi (1985) and Grün (1989b). Subsequently, papers by Grün (1991), Schwarcz (1994) and Ikeya (1994a, b, c) have reviewed specific aspects of the field. There are three books on ESR dating by Ikeya (1986), in Japanese), Grün (1989a, b), in German) and Ikeya (1993), in English) respectively. In view of the coverage of previous reviews of the field, this paper concentrates on research undertaken since 1990. The first part introduces and outlines the basic ideas of ESR and its application to dating. This is followed by an overview of recent studies concerned with the basic concepts of the field, its methods and models, as independently of specific materials as possible.
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