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Radiocarbon age is just a number

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The idea of radiocarbon existing at equilibrium within Earth’s atmosphere has established radiocarbon dating. Adam Fleisher takes a look at its beginnings, achievements and limitations.

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Fleisher, A.J. Radiocarbon age is just a number. Nat. Phys. 17, 1432 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41567-021-01435-5

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