Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/F/S/2001/00312
Laser ablation: the cutting edge of the University of Durham microchemical analytical facilty.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor J Davidson, Durham University, Earth Sciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Dr AR Millard, Durham University, Archaeology
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor I Shennan, Durham University, Geography
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor DG Pearson, Durham University, Earth Sciences
- Grant held at:
- Durham University, Earth Sciences
- Science Area:
- Marine
- Earth
- Atmospheric
- Overall Classification:
- Earth
- ENRIs:
- Natural Resource Management
- Global Change
- Environmental Risks and Hazards
- Science Topics:
- Science-Based Archaeology
- Volcanic Processes
- Quaternary Science
- Mantle & Core Processes
- Abstract:
- The objectives of this proposal can be simply summarised as 1. Acquire a state of the art laser ablation module to interface with our existing instrumentation 2. Undertake exhaustive characterization of laser ablation and develop appropriate data quality checks including correction protocols for matrix and interference effects - a task that will be made possible by parallel experimentation with our microdrill and TIMS. 3. Develop innovative techniques to use the laser as a sampling tool to circumvent direct ablation analysis and obtain superior precision and accuracy 4. Use the resulting microsampling facility to investigate processes ranging from magma source fingerprinting and differentiation to tephra fingerprinting for calibrating sea level changes, to analysis of archaeological materials for reconstructing the lifestyles of ancient populations.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/F/S/2001/00312
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- JREI Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- JREI
This grant award has a total value of £59,437
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Equipment |
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| £59,437 |
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