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@article{item_2408917,
title = {{Laser ablation depth profiling of U-series and Sr isotopes in human fossils}},
author = {Benson, Alexa and Kinsley, Les and Willmes, Malte and Defleur, Alban and Kokkonen, Harri and Mussi, Margherita and Gr{\"u}n, Rainer},
language = {eng},
isbn = {0305-4403},
doi = {10.1016/j.jas.2013.02.028},
year = {2013},
date = {2013},
abstract = {{We have explored laser depth profiling to obtain data sets for U-series as well as Sr analyses. Laser probing with an 81 $\mu$m spot size allows for the exploration of low uranium domains of up to 400 $\mu$m below the outer surface in tooth enamel. These low U domains will contain Sr isotope compositions of the individual, that are least affected by diagenetic Sr overprints. The small holes drilled for U surveying are not visible to the naked eye. Using larger spot sizes of around 233 $\mu$m, laser drilling can be used to obtain reliable U-series isotope data to a depth of approximately 1000 $\mu$m in enamel and around 1300 $\mu$m in bone. Furthermore, meaningful 87Sr/86Sr isotope data can also be obtained with this spot size. Using our sampling strategy, the overall damage to a human tooth is minute, as demonstrated on a Neanderthal tooth from Moula-Guercy. We expect that laser ablation depth profiling will become routine for gaining insights into the age of human fossils and the migrations of ancient humans.}},
journal = {{Journal of Archaeological Science}},
volume = {40},
number = {7},
pages = {2991--3000},
}