Accelerator mass spectrometry in geologic research

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Research Article| June 01, 2003 Accelerator mass spectrometry in geologic research Paul Muzikar; Paul Muzikar 1Department of Physics, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar David Elmore; David Elmore 1Department of Physics, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Darryl E. Granger Darryl E. Granger 2Department of Earth and Atmospheric Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar GSA Bulletin (2003) 115 (6): 643–654. https://doi.org/10.1130/0016-7606(2003)115<0643:AMSIGR>2.0.CO;2 Article history received: 18 Feb 2002 rev-recd: 05 Nov 2002 accepted: 11 Nov 2002 first online: 01 Jun 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation Paul Muzikar, David Elmore, Darryl E. Granger; Accelerator mass spectrometry in geologic research. GSA Bulletin 2003;; 115 (6): 643–654. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/0016-7606(2003)115<0643:AMSIGR>2.0.CO;2 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyGSA Bulletin Search Advanced Search Abstract The ability of accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) to measure very small concentrations of the nuclides 10Be, 14C, 26Al, 36Cl, and 129I has led to many innovative applications in geologic research. To take advantage of this opportunity in the geosciences, it is important to understand how AMS works, how these nuclides are produced, and how they can be applied to geologic problems. We first discuss the basics of AMS, explaining what gives the method its ability to count small numbers of these nuclides. We review how these nuclides are produced and transported in the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. We then explain the ways that AMS is being used to solve a wide range of problems in geologic research by discussing specific applications in areas such as geomorphology, tectonics, climatology, hydrology, and geochronology. You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.