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. 2021;17(12):10.1038/s41567-021-01435-5.
doi: 10.1038/s41567-021-01435-5.

Radiocarbon age is just a number

Adam J Fleisher  1
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Radiocarbon age is just a number

Adam J Fleisher. Nat Phys. 2021.

Abstract

The idea of radiocarbon existing at equilibrium within Earth's atmosphere has established radiocarbon dating. Adam Fleisher takes a look at its beginnings, achievements and limitations.

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