Luminescence Lab

Department

Geosciences

Address

1770 North Research Parkway Suite 123
North Logan, UT 84341

Contact 

Dr. Tammy Rittenour
osl@usu.edu

The Luminescence Geochronology Laboratory is one of only a few in the U.S. available to a broad spectrum of researchers and collaborators. Located at the USU Innovation Campus, the Luminescence Lab is equipped with two automated TL/OSL dating systems (Risø TL/OSL-DA-20A/B), including a laser-driven single-grain attachment that allows for the dating of individual sand grains. The lab has all the facilities needed for OSL and IRSL analysis, including a dedicated sample preparation lab under constant amber safe-light conditions and with a HF-certified fume hood and everything for sample processing. The Luminescence lab is also equipped with a field portable gamma spectrometer for in-situ dose-rate measurements and an AMS hand auger system for core sample collection. The Luminescence Laboratory is directed by Geology Professor Tammy Rittenour.  For more information and to explore potential collaborations or commercial sample analysis, visit the lab website (usu.edu/geo/luminlab).