Yep. Ome of the most prominent New Alternative archaeology 'experts' claims that the fact that labs ask you what era you expect the item being tested is from to be a clue that the whole thing is a sham. But they're asking because they have to know what Starting Carbon Amounts they're dealing with. However, this _does_ leave the question of "how do they know that all dead things starting with more carbon are older" debate, which I'll assume was proven by stratification.
Thank you so much for this video! I am an Archaeology student, and I was struggling a little to understand the processes involved in Radiocarbon dating, but your video made everything more clear to me! I finally understand it hahaha
Ahhh I'm so glad it helped! This is exactly why I'm making these videos, to help explain all this crazy academic jargon so everyone can understand and enjoy it
This video saved me from a paper I'm doing in my archaeology course. It was so well explained and the "I went to humanities" was so relatable. Chemistry doesn't scare me anymore (at least as much as before). Thank you so much! (I just don't understand what the problem is with Linkin Park...)
simply superb! Complex scientific information about radiocarbon dating presented in a way that makes it understandable for the non-scientists population. Great job Raven! Thanks.
I have had a physics unit on this for about 7 weeks now and every lesson I am so confused with what is going on but you explained everything so well in only about 20 minutes! thank you so much
Brilliant - you are a homeschool moms dream! I have a crush already. Thank you so much for this in depth explaination that also included so many tangent aspects which we can follow to build on other lesson ideas! YOU ROCK RAVEN!
How is it that Diamonds have carbon 14 when it has never been exposed to the atmosphere. Can a carbon molecule be exchanged with another one in a diamond?
This is amazing. I've been looking for real archeology info on youtube for ages now. (There's so much psudo garbage out there). I'd love to either have a video on, or just have you type what your recommendations for real archeology channels. (I'm not so interested in "Here's my day on an archeological site." but more about the theory, methodology, and history of archeology. Also, actually having what archeology can tell us about history is amazing also.) Like how do I research about archeology? What are common conspiracies? How do we know what we know about archeology? (History) Sorry, this is all probably a bit much. Either way, I'm glad I found your channel and I'm excited to learn. :)
Thank you so much for making this video. I am currently doing radiocarbon dating in my archaeology unit and the textbook material makes it a little difficult to grasp. With your video I was able to better understand it.
Nice one Raven It only seemed like ten minutes I've read a few articles about the pre-Cuneiform writing. That was found in Hungry/I Transylvania. Maybe you could do something on that topic. it seems pretty interesting setting back the cradle of civilization a thousand years or so. Well I got to go hit the like button...
Dendrochronological calibration to the rescue! (Also we were told to remember “Fisch macht alt” = fish makes older so we don’t forget the reservoir effect...)
If the material to be dated has been exposed to neutron radiation, and if that material has even trace amounts of nitrogen, the radiocarbon date result will be skewed by an unknown amount.
I am an it specialist and this adds another dimension to my very existence. Interesting, now i need the machine which performs this test. Send me the link please 🤓
Great video! I have a question about the carbon-14 that is created from nuclear bombs. Are those radiocarbons synthetic? Can scientists differentiate a C14 atom that was made naturally vs one that was as a result of a nuclear explosion? Also, if there were never any nuclear bombs or nuclear disasters, would carbon dating exist?
There is no way to distinguish one C14 atom from another C14 atom, so no on the nuclear question. On you second question, C14 exists because it is a natural part of the atmosphere interaction (nitrogen) with cosmic rays and is not dependent on man made nuclear activity.
One slight, wee, tiny problem... it is utterly, wildly inaccurate, and cannot be used to age... well, anything. Absolutely no self respecting scientist (other than those who wish to follow certain narrative) can and will rely on this or similar methods. We have a certain problem in that we cannot know the key measurements of isotopes of the past... plus, they are not stable. The result, the very same rock can be'measured' and depending upon the lab can vary by a much a 90 million years. Also, the whole idea is I'll conceived and just wrong. For example, samples of 200 rocks were sent to labs worldwide for measurement... the results were quite varied (which is acceptable due to the different measuring systems), however, all of these rocks were formed in less that 2 weeks at Mt St Helens in the 1980s... rocks less than 10 years old came back millions of years old Full stop... we cannot and must not use such methods. Here's a simply fact... we have absolutely no way of measuring anything accurately for more than 5000 years ago. We have absolutely no idea how old the rocks are. Whilst much of the science in this video is reasonably correct, it's application for measuring 'the past' is simply unusable.
@@Max47340 Well, I was actually here for more information on isotopes but that's besides the point, her hair is great. I just don't go around the internet pushing my negative opinions about other people's hair like a schmuck. 🧐 That's why I said, and meant, who gives a shit?
Honestly, this is one of the best explanations of radio carbon dating (and archaeometry in general) on the internet. Well done, Raven!
Thanks so much, Dave! It took forever to figure out how to discuss it so I'm glad it came across how I hoped it would.
Yep. Ome of the most prominent New Alternative archaeology 'experts' claims that the fact that labs ask you what era you expect the item being tested is from to be a clue that the whole thing is a sham. But they're asking because they have to know what Starting Carbon Amounts they're dealing with. However, this _does_ leave the question of "how do they know that all dead things starting with more carbon are older" debate, which I'll assume was proven by stratification.
When I decided to major in archaeology I was not expecting all the chemistry involved. Thank you for making it easier to understand!
Thank you so much for this video! I am an Archaeology student, and I was struggling a little to understand the processes involved in Radiocarbon dating, but your video made everything more clear to me! I finally understand it hahaha
Ahhh I'm so glad it helped! This is exactly why I'm making these videos, to help explain all this crazy academic jargon so everyone can understand and enjoy it
This video saved me from a paper I'm doing in my archaeology course. It was so well explained and the "I went to humanities" was so relatable. Chemistry doesn't scare me anymore (at least as much as before). Thank you so much! (I just don't understand what the problem is with Linkin Park...)
Thanks!
simply superb! Complex scientific information about radiocarbon dating presented in a way that makes it understandable for the non-scientists population. Great job Raven! Thanks.
I have had a physics unit on this for about 7 weeks now and every lesson I am so confused with what is going on but you explained everything so well in only about 20 minutes! thank you so much
You are the best person to explain this process. It’s a basic science for every academic.
As, first, a physicist, then a geophysicist, I was extremely impressed(!) by your explanation. Very impressed!
I honestly don't understand how you don't have tens of thousands if views on this. Well done.
thank you so much for the part about calibrating!! i was really struggling to understand it
Brilliant - you are a homeschool moms dream! I have a crush already. Thank you so much for this in depth explaination that also included so many tangent aspects which we can follow to build on other lesson ideas! YOU ROCK RAVEN!
Excellent video. Honest examinations of the strengths and weaknesses of radiocarbon dating. Thank you.
Ur channel is exactly what I’ve been looking for. I love it so much and you explain so good
Absolutely brilliant explanation! You have a true gift re explaining complex concepts clearly. :)
How is it that Diamonds have carbon 14 when it has never been exposed to the atmosphere. Can a carbon molecule be exchanged with another one in a diamond?
@c.8:45. If the decay begins when a person dies, how long do we have to wait until we can use c-14 dating to get an accurate date on a dead person? 🤔
What a great video about carbon dating! I learned a lot!
Glad you liked it!
This is amazing. I've been looking for real archeology info on youtube for ages now. (There's so much psudo garbage out there).
I'd love to either have a video on, or just have you type what your recommendations for real archeology channels. (I'm not so interested in "Here's my day on an archeological site." but more about the theory, methodology, and history of archeology. Also, actually having what archeology can tell us about history is amazing also.)
Like how do I research about archeology?
What are common conspiracies?
How do we know what we know about archeology? (History)
Sorry, this is all probably a bit much.
Either way, I'm glad I found your channel and I'm excited to learn. :)
Thank you so much for making this video. I am currently doing radiocarbon dating in my archaeology unit and the textbook material makes it a little difficult to grasp. With your video I was able to better understand it.
Thanks a lot. This would do for my examinations on Radio carbon dating. You explained it so well.
I'm glad I could help! That's the sole reason I started this channel :)
Nice one Raven
It only seemed like ten minutes
I've read a few articles about the pre-Cuneiform writing.
That was found in Hungry/I Transylvania.
Maybe you could do something on that topic.
it seems pretty interesting setting back the cradle of civilization a thousand years or so.
Well I got to go hit the like button...
Ooooh yes I've heard about this! Will definitely look into it for a future video, thanks for the tip!
@c.11:02, does it not also rely on the assumed dates of the original materials used to determine the half-life? 🤔
Is anyone aware of a radioisotope dating that agreed with the known age of any given material? So far, i can’t find even one instance….
Thanks Raven.. You are a good teacher..
Really loving this channel! 🥰
Thanks so much!!
at my age radiocarbon dating takes on a whole new meaning...
most complete explanation i found on the results. thank you
Came here for the dating, stayed for the carbon.
I swear TH-cam purposely freezes and skips so you have to watch another ad and piss you off... Ahhhhh
Dendrochronological calibration to the rescue!
(Also we were told to remember “Fisch macht alt” = fish makes older so we don’t forget the reservoir effect...)
If the material to be dated has been exposed to neutron radiation, and if that material has even trace amounts of nitrogen, the radiocarbon date result will be skewed by an unknown amount.
Can't you change the number of electrons and still have the same element?
Thanks very much for clear explanation.
And when it exposesd to sunlight it doesnt work
funny and informative! thanks Raven! keep 'em coming!
I will!!!
U r a great teacher
Thank you for keeping it lightweight and easy for dummies like my self to get an idea what carbon dating is all about. You're awesome.
The ratio of one C14 to one trillion C12 is only good for atmospheric carbon because C14 is being constantly being created in the upper atmosphere.
I am an it specialist and this adds another dimension to my very existence.
Interesting, now i need the machine which performs this test. Send me the link please 🤓
Try this
th-cam.com/video/qvi83-PTDN8/w-d-xo.html
The dating thus depends on the assumption the amount of Nitrogen in the atmosphere is constant in time.
This was a great video to find. Your so easy to listen to and follow. It was really helpful Thank you .
Excellent explanation!
Thanks! Glad you liked it :)
Well done.
Thanks!, super 👌
So what happens when instead we eat pizza?
rough estimate is the correct word!
Great video! I have a question about the carbon-14 that is created from nuclear bombs. Are those radiocarbons synthetic? Can scientists differentiate a C14 atom that was made naturally vs one that was as a result of a nuclear explosion? Also, if there were never any nuclear bombs or nuclear disasters, would carbon dating exist?
There is no way to distinguish one C14 atom from another C14 atom, so no on the nuclear question. On you second question, C14 exists because it is a natural part of the atmosphere interaction (nitrogen) with cosmic rays and is not dependent on man made nuclear activity.
Excellent
Thank you!!
Very interesting...
*eyes the downvote*
I don't they realized radiocarbon DATING was talking about science. ;)
Haha just looking for the next way to beat the tinder woes
Nice video.
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Amazing ..
Hello 🙋♂️
One slight, wee, tiny problem... it is utterly, wildly inaccurate, and cannot be used to age... well, anything. Absolutely no self respecting scientist (other than those who wish to follow certain narrative) can and will rely on this or similar methods. We have a certain problem in that we cannot know the key measurements of isotopes of the past... plus, they are not stable.
The result, the very same rock can be'measured' and depending upon the lab can vary by a much a 90 million years.
Also, the whole idea is I'll conceived and just wrong. For example, samples of 200 rocks were sent to labs worldwide for measurement... the results were quite varied (which is acceptable due to the different measuring systems), however, all of these rocks were formed in less that 2 weeks at Mt St Helens in the 1980s... rocks less than 10 years old came back millions of years old
Full stop... we cannot and must not use such methods.
Here's a simply fact... we have absolutely no way of measuring anything accurately for more than 5000 years ago. We have absolutely no idea how old the rocks are.
Whilst much of the science in this video is reasonably correct, it's application for measuring 'the past' is simply unusable.
I wanna take you on a carbon date
FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hahahahahajajjajajaj biggest fraud
Lady great explanation, but you need a different hairdo!
😂 who gives a shit.
Her hair is great
@@whatabouttheearth I know I know you are here for the science 😜 - unlike the rest of the us 🤣!
@@Max47340
Well, I was actually here for more information on isotopes but that's besides the point, her hair is great.
I just don't go around the internet pushing my negative opinions about other people's hair like a schmuck. 🧐 That's why I said, and meant, who gives a shit?
curious why carbon matter decay as if it got energy and a sucker suck it dry
isnt it radio active?