The University of Georgia Luminescence Dating Laboratory began operations in early 2002. The lab has produced more than 300 OSL ages (from 140 years to 120,000 years) for aeolian, fluvial, lacustrine, and marine sediments, as well as pottery, artifacts and secondary carbonate. Chronologies have been developed for archaeological sites in Botswana and the U.S. The laboratory has mainly RISØ equipment and OSL ages are obtained using the reliable single-aliquot, regenerative-dose (SAR) protocol.

Director: George A. Brook

Research Coordinator: Fong Z. Brook

For Details of Services Contact:

          George A. Brook                      email:         gabrook@uga.edu

          Department of Geography      Voice:         706-542-2322/2354

          University of Georgia              Fax:            706-542-2388

          Athens, GA 30602                    Web:           http://www.uga.edu/osl