Luminescence, martian sediments

Abstract

Luminescence dating is a suitable method to provide a chronology for Martian surface materials. The use of a robotic luminescence dating instrument for Mars requires the development of new measurement techniques in order to deal with the multiple new challenges of the Martian environment not usually found when using OSL to date terrestrial sediments. The challenges are posed, among others, by the mineral composition, the sunlight spectrum, and the radiation environment.