1_1.1 THE SIGNIFICANCE OF RADIOCARBON RESEARCH METHODS IN THE CONTEXT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY

UDC 550.93:504.05

Lunov Ye.S., Shevchuk R.M., Sevruk I.M.

 

Lunov Ye.S., PhD of Geological Sciences, Senior Researcher of the State Institution “Institute of Environmental Geochemistry of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine”, ORCID: 0000-0002-0887-1543, lunoeugen145@gmail.com

Shevchuk R.M., PhD of Geological Sciences, Researcher of the State Institution “Institute of Environmental Geochemistry of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine”, ORCID: 0000-0001-6610-4927, Ruslancarse@gmail.com

Sevruk I.M., PhD of Geological Sciences in Science, Deputy Director, Senior Researcher of the State Institution “Institute of Environmental Geochemistry of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine”, ORCID: 0000-0003-2407-0735, Irina_mihalovna@ukr.net

 

DOI: 10.15407/conference.geointegration.008

Pages: 8-11

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THE SIGNIFICANCE OF RADIOCARBON RESEARCH METHODS IN THE CONTEXT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY

Abstract. Radiocarbon research methods are one of the most important tools for analyzing carbon processes in the biosphere. They are based on the study of the 14C isotope, which is formed in the atmosphere under the influence of cosmic radiation and is incorporated into organic compounds. Determining its concentration allows you to date organic materials, assess the sources of carbon emissions and track changes in the global carbon cycle. Of particular importance are rare-scintillation methods, which provide high accuracy of measurements and are widely used in environmental monitoring. Radiocarbon studies form the scientific basis for assessing environmental safety, modeling climate change and developing sustainable development strategies. Radiocarbon methods are of key importance for carbon studies in the context of environmental security. They provide accurate information about the dynamics of the global carbon cycle, allow us to assess the impact of anthropogenic factors and create a basis for long-term monitoring of the state of the biosphere. Rarefaction scintillation methods are particularly valuable due to their high accuracy, accessibility and versatility. They allow us to solve problems in both fundamental and applied research related to environmental pollution and the preservation of environmental security. Further development and improvement of radiocarbon approaches will be an important condition for achieving sustainable development goals and forming an effective environmental monitoring system that will reduce the risks of climate change and ensure the preservation of natural resources for future generations.

Keywords: radiocarbon dating, 14C isotope, environmental safety, carbon cycle, rare scintillation method.

 

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