Archaeology of Ancient Egypt
Accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) is a highly sensitive radiocarbon dating technique that measures the ratio of carbon isotopes, specifically the amount of carbon-14 relative to carbon-12 and carbon-13. This method allows for the dating of archaeological and geological samples with a precision that is often greater than traditional radiocarbon dating techniques. By using a particle accelerator, AMS can detect individual carbon-14 atoms, enabling the analysis of smaller sample sizes and providing reliable dates for ancient artifacts and organic materials.
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