The development and application of luminescence dating and dosimetry techniques have
grown exponentially in the last several decades. Luminescence methods provide age
control for a broad range of geological and archaeological contexts and can characterize
mineral and glass properties linked to geologic origin, Earth-surface processes, and past
exposure to light, heat, and ionizing radiation. The applicable age range for luminescence
methods spans the last 500,000 years or more, which covers the period of modern human …

… Luminescence ages are reported at one sigma 1081 relative standard error and the
datum is based on the year of sample collection, never in yr BP, 1082 which is exclusively
reserved for radiocarbon dating. 1083 This paper provides a review of commonly used
luminescence dating methods, and 1084 outlines publication and data reporting guidelines.
Implementation of standardized reporting 1085 criteria will help authors, reviewers, editors,
and readers assess the nuances of the 1086 luminescence data reported in a paper and …