ESR is a highly versatile dating method which can produce ages mainly on fossil remains, quartz grains and speleothems. Although this method cannot reach a level of precision similar to other isotopic dating methods, it is applicable in almost any archaeological context over the last 2.6 Ma. In many cases, it is the only numerical method that can be used at a given site. ESR dating shows great potential for Quaternary Geochronology and is characterized by a large variety of possible applications in Archaeology.

Electron spin resonance spectroscopy (esr)