Radiocarbon dating of pollen by accelerator mass spectrometry

AMS is faster and needs a much smaller sample, but is more expensive.

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Accelerator mass spectrometry is not dependent upon the radioactive decay.

What you’re doing is measuring all of the carbon isotopes in the sample – the 12, 13 and 14 – the accelerator operates like a giant mass spectrometer.

There are a number of ways to enter into a career in studying radiocarbon dating.

Typically, a Master's Degree in chemistry is required because of the extensive lab work.