This article uses the musings sparked by an archaeologist's exploration of the Zigong dinosaur site in Sichuan as a narrative framework to introduce the basic principles of the U-Pb dating method.It covers sample collection,post-processing analytical methods,and data interpretation,providing a comprehensive overview of U-Pb dating.Additionally,the article highlights the dinosaur culture and industry in the Zigong region,showcasing the allure of this dinosaur capital.
关键词
U-Pb法/同位素地质年代学/地球化学/电感耦合等离子体质谱/高分辨率离子探针
Key words
U-Pb dating/Isotope geochronology/Geochemistry/Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry/High-resolution ion microprobe