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Natural thermoluminescence profiles in lunar cores and implications for meteoritesMeteorites and lunar samples have been irradiated by high energy cosmic rays, typically for millions of years. In addition to producing isotopic changes, the irradiation creates ionization which may be recorded in the form of stored thermoluminescence (TL) in certain minerals, the most important of which is feldspar. One aspect of interpreting the TL of these samples is the effect of 'shielding' or depth control, which is particularly important for meteorites, since they have lost an unknown amount of mass during atmospheric entry. Here we report theoretical calculations which we compare with samples from lunar cores for which we have excellent stratigraphic control. We then discuss the implications for these results for the TL of meteorites, which have a different irradiation geometry. We find that, in general, calculated profiles are similar to those observed in lunar samples and meteorites. Additional effects, such as orbital (thermal) history and terrestrial age must also be considered in the case of meteorites.
Document ID
19940007588
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Benoit, P. H.
(Arkansas Univ. Fayetteville, AR, United States)
Sears, D. W. G.
(Arkansas Univ. Fayetteville, AR, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: Lunar and Planetary Inst., Twenty-fourth Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Part 1: A-F
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
94N12060
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG9-81
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSF DPP-91-15521
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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