Quaternary dating and instrumental development: An overview

Reliable estimation of ages and temporal correlations through the Quaternary Period (<2.58 Myr) have led to a better understanding of paleoclimatic changes. Various dating techniques applicable through the Quaternary have received significant impetus from paleoclimate community for high-resolution climatic reconstructions that are supported by robust chronological controls. Radiometric dating of Quaternary samples/archives have extensively progressed due to significant instrumentation developments. The Quaternary studies involve several radiometric dating techniques which include cosmogenic and anthropogenically produced radioisotopes.