Radiometric dating of archaeological samples by the accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) technique is well established today. The main advantage of this method compared to the old decay counting procedure is the small sample size (1 mg carbon equivalent weight) needed to carry out a dating. The basic principles as well as the present status of the technique are presented. Experiences from the first year of routine measurements in the Uppsala laboratory are discussed and some examples of the material analysed are given.
Norwegian Archaeological Review
Volume 23, 1990 - Issue 1-2
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