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AMS 14C

AMS 14C (Accelerator Mass Spectrometry for Carbon-14) is a precise scientific method used to date organic materials, like bones or wood. It measures the amount of Carbon-14, a radioactive isotope naturally present in living things, which gradually decreases after death. AMS accelerates ions to high energies and separates them based on mass, allowing researchers to detect tiny quantities of Carbon-14 with high accuracy. This technique helps determine the age of ancient artifacts or fossils, providing valuable insights into history, archaeology, and environmental changes.