Table of Contents

The Technique of Accelerator Mass Spectrometry
Overview
Performance of AMS Systems
Experimental Apparatus
Sample Preparation
Production and Distribution of Radioisotopes
Cosmic Rays
Extraterrestrial Production Rates
Terrestrial Production of Radionuclides
Terrestrial Radioisotope Distributions
Applications of Accelerator Mass Spectrometry
Extraterrestrial Applications of Accelerator Mass Spectrometry
Environmental Science Applications
Geoscience Applications
Archeology
Physics and Materials Science
Life Sciences
Appendices
Appendix A1. Ion Source Data
Appendix A2. Ion Interactions with Matter
Appendix A3. AMS Facilities
Appendix A4. Data Reduction and Interpretation