Accelerator Mass Spectrometer

C2 16+
  • Frequency of Use
    20 %
  • Retention Rate
    80 %
  • Complexity
    90 %
  • Accelerator Mass Spectrometer Meanings

    noun a device used in radiocarbon dating to measure the amount of carbon-14 in a sample

    Fields related to accelerator mass spectrometer

    Environmental Science

    Used for studying carbon dating and analyzing environmental samples.

    Geology

    Helps in studying the age of rocks and minerals.

    Archaeology

    Used to date artifacts and determine the age of organic materials.

    Nuclear Physics

    Utilized in nuclear research for isotopic analysis.

    Biomedicine

    Applied in biological and medical research for tracing isotopes in biological samples.

    Occupation Usage of accelerator mass spectrometer

    Archaeologist

    Accelerator mass spectrometer is used by archaeologists to accurately date ancient artifacts and fossils by measuring the concentration of isotopes in samples.

    Geologist

    Geologists use accelerator mass spectrometer to determine the age of rocks and minerals, helping them understand the Earth's geological history.

    Forensic Scientist

    In forensics, accelerator mass spectrometer is used to analyze trace amounts of isotopes in samples such as hair or bones to determine the age of human remains.

    Environmental Scientist

    Environmental scientists utilize accelerator mass spectrometer to study the carbon dating of organic materials, helping them track environmental changes over time.

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