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Luminescence dating of Quaternary sediments

Abstract Luminescence techniques have the potential to date Quaternary sediments from a range of depositional environments. Recent developments of optical dating complement thermoluminesscence dating techniques, extending their applicability. The age range of samples that can be dated shows a strong dependence on the material involved. Recent work on both dune sands and loess indicates that accurate dating to beyond 500 ka may be possible in certain circumstances. The age range limits for other material may be closer to 100 ka. Examples are given of luminescence dating of material from a range of sedimentary environments.