A Difference Between Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) and Thermoluminescence (TL)

question 51

Multiple Choice

A difference between optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) and thermoluminescence (TL) is:

• A) OSL dates the last time sediment was exposed to light, while TL dates the last time artifacts were heated.
• B) OSL dates the last time artifacts were heated, while TL dates the last time sediment was exposed to light.
• C) OSL relies on radiocarbon dating while TL is a trapped charge dating method.
• D) OSL is a trapped charge dating method while TL relies on radiocarbon dating.

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