Japanese research review to understand climate change

Description of impact

The report includes a particular analysis of research carried out between St Andrews and Japanese scientists on cathodoluminescence of feldspar - the most common mineral in the crust

Who is affected

Researchers interested in considering new futures for analytical methods to determine past Earth and planetary history.

Narrative

The document discusses a research project to understand the Earth's and planets' past environmental changes. The project aims to develop new methods for dating rocks and minerals, and to apply these methods to various types of samples, including meteorites and terrestrial rocks. The researchers seek insights into the Earth's and planets' past environments, including the formation of the solar system and the evolution of life on Earth. They will use various techniques, including electron spin resonance, thermoluminescence, and cathodoluminescence, to analyze the samples and determine their ages. The project will also focus on developing new methods for dating rocks and minerals, and for analyzing the physical and chemical properties of minerals. The researchers will apply these methods to various types of samples, including meteorites and terrestrial rocks, to gain insights into the Earth's and planets' past environments.

Impact status	Open
Impact date	26 May 2016
Category of impact	Economic, Commercial Impact
Impact level	Involvement - mid or active stage