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Radiocarbon dating, also known as carbon-14 dating, is a method for estimating the age of organic materials by measuring the amount of radiocarbon, carbon-14, remaining in a sample. It was developed by Willard Libby in 1949 and has since become a standard tool in archaeology and earth science.
Principle: Carbon-14 is produced in the atmosphere by cosmic rays and is incorporated into carbon dioxide, which
Methods and calibration: Radiocarbon content can be measured by beta counting or accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS);
Applications and limitations: Radiocarbon dating is widely used in archaeology, paleoclimatology, and geology. It is suitable