| Abstract: | In this article, we describe the basic principles of luminescence dating, for which knowledge and methods of solid state physics and radiochemistry play a major role. The type of dated event – the last heating or daylight exposure – opens up a broad spectrum of applications of this method for periods ranging from 102 up to several 105 years. Through the cooperation of dating specialists with geoscientists and archaeologists, luminescence dating is nowadays an essential tool for addressing problems in Earth‐science and human history. |
