THE VERSATILE USES OF THE <sup>14</sup>C BOMB PEAK
W. Kutschera
Abstract
ABSTRACT A concise review is presented of applying 14 C produced in the atmospheric nuclear weapons testing program (1950 to 1963), subsequently forming the so-called 14 C bomb peak. In order to convey the versatility of this unique isotope signal, selected applications from a variety of different fields are discussed touching on environmental, archaeological, biological, and forensic issues. A comprehensive list of references is supplied for in-depth studies of the respective fields.
Topics & Concepts
Radiocarbon datingIsotopeVariety (cybernetics)ArchaeologyEnvironmental scienceGeologyEarth scienceComputer scienceNuclear physicsPhysicsHistoryArtificial intelligenceIsotope Analysis in EcologyForensic and Genetic ResearchRadioactive contamination and transfer