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Difference Between Stable and Radioactive Isotopes and Their Applications

Offered By: GEO GIRL via YouTube

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Geology Courses Radiometric Dating Courses Scientific Research Courses Isotopes Courses Radioactive Decay Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the fundamental differences between stable and radioactive isotopes and their diverse applications in this comprehensive 28-minute video. Learn about the principles of radioactive decay, radiometric dating techniques, and the significance of stable isotope ratios. Discover how isotopes are used to record climate changes, provide evidence for early life on Earth, and trace human carbon emissions. Delve into advanced concepts like mass-independent isotope fractionation and non-traditional isotope applications. Gain a deeper understanding of these essential tools in geoscience research and their role in unraveling Earth's history and current environmental challenges.

Syllabus

Video Outline
What are Isotopes?
Radioactive vs Stable Isotopes
What is Radioactive Decay?
How Radiometric Dating Works
How Stable Isotope Ratios Work
Why Stable Isotopes are Useful
Stable Isotope Fractionation Examples
How C Isotopes Record Climate
How O Isotopes Record Climate
Where we get these Isotope Ratios
Isotope Evidence for First Life on Earth
Isotope Evidence for Human C Emission
Mass-Independent Isotope Fractionation
Non-Traditional Isotope Applications
Related Videos & References


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GEO GIRL

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