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Title: Synchrotron Radiation Research and Analysis of the Particulate Matter in Deep Ice Cores: An Overview of the Technical Challenges

Journal Article · · Condensed Matter

Airborne dust extracted from deep ice core perforations can provide chemical and mineralogical insight into the history of the climate and atmospheric conditions, with unrivalled temporal resolution, time span and richness of information. The availability of material for research and the natural complexity of the particulate, however, pose significant challenges to analytical methods. We present the developments undertaken to optimize the experimental techniques, materials and protocols for synchrotron radiation-based analysis, in particular for the acquisition of combined Synchrotron Radiation X-Ray Fluorescence and X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy data.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
AC02-76SF00515; Special Funding
OSTI ID:
1529712
Journal Information:
Condensed Matter, Journal Name: Condensed Matter Vol. 4 Journal Issue: 3; ISSN 2410-3896
Publisher:
MDPI AGCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
Switzerland
Language:
English

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