A non-iterative solution of the (U-Th)/He equation

A.G.C.A. Meesters; T.J. Dunai

doi:10.1029/2004GC000834

A non-iterative solution of the (U-Th)/He equation

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We present a direct solution of the (U-Th)/He age equation for age that obviates the need for an iterative solution. The uncertainties of this solution are sufficiently small to allow its use as a quasi-analytical solution of this age equation. The direct algorithm has the obvious advantage of greater simplicity. Moreover inversion algorithms for (U-Th)/He age profiles and coupled three-dimensional thermal-age-landscape models will profit from the resulting gain in computational speed. Copyright 2005 by the American Geophysical Union.

Original language	English
Journal	Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems
Volume	6
Issue number	Q04002
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1029/2004GC000834
Publication status	Published - 2005

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