Glimmerings of the Past: The Luminescence Properties of Meteorites and Lunar Samples with an Emphasis on Applications

by Derek W.G. Sears

Meteorites are ancient rocks dating from the beginnings of the solar system, 4.5 billion years ago. When heated in the dark, or bombarded by a cathode ray beam, they glow and precise measurement of the light produced enables new insights into their long and enigmatic history.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1723236276
• ISBN13: 9781723236273
• Release Date: September 2018
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"