Journal article
Developing a numerical simulation for fading in feldspar
Aarhus University1
Radiation Physics, Radiation Research Division, Risø National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, Technical University of Denmark2
Radiation Research Division, Risø National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, Technical University of Denmark3
Risø National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, Technical University of Denmark4
Most models describing anomalous fading in feldspars are based on analytical solutions. As an alternative approach we present an entirely numerical model based on statistical sampling that simulates stepwise the charge creation/trapping and recombination in a given phosphor. We assume the number density of electrons and holes at any time to be equal, although the model is not bound to that assumption.
The model is flexible enough to be used on any combination of geological and laboratory timescales and for any defined configuration of defects. Using this approach we observed reorganization of nearest-neighbor distances with time. The best agreement with experimental data is achieved if we assume the crystal to consist of small subvolumes (nanocrystals) only within which charge carriers are allowed to recombine.
Language: | English |
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Year: | 2009 |
Pages: | 467-471 |
Proceedings: | 12th International Conference on Luminescence and Electron Spin Resonance Dating |
ISSN: | 18790925 and 13504487 |
Types: | Journal article |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.radmeas.2009.03.035 |
ORCIDs: | 0000-0001-5559-1862 and Jain, Mayank |
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