Optical dating is used mainly in the dating of sediments deposited in the last 500,000 or more years. This book brings together various strands of research, giv... » 

Optical dating is used mainly in the dating of sediments deposited in the last 500,000 or more years. This book brings together various strands of research, giving beginners an introduction to the technique and an up-to-date reference. It discusses standard techniques, limitations and reliability. «