TY - JOUR N2 - Luminescence dating is based mainly on the dosimetric properties of quartz and feldspar. These minerals are among the most popular found on Earth, resulting in the possibility of using luminescence methods in practically any environment. Currently, quartz remains the best recognized mineral in terms of dosimetric properties, particularly with regards to results obtained for quartz grains, which are regarded as being the most reliable in luminescence dating. Supporters of luminescence methods are constantly growing, however, these groups do not always have sufficient knowledge to avoid even the most basic of issues that may be encountered overall – from the process of sampling through to the awareness of what a single luminescence result represents. The present paper provides an overview of several practical aspects of luminescence dating such as correct sampling procedures and all necessary information regarding the calculation of the dose rate and equivalent dose with particular reference to potential problems that occur when the age of the sample is being determined. All these aspects are crucial for obtaining a reliable dating result, on the other hand, they remain a potential source of uncertainty. L1 - http://www.czasopisma.pan.pl/Content/110294/PDF/7_Moska.pdf L2 - http://www.czasopisma.pan.pl/Content/110294 PY - 2019 IS - Iss. 2 EP - 169 DO - 10.24425/sq.2019.126387 KW - luminescence dating KW - dose rate KW - equivalent dose A1 - Moska, Piotr PB - Committee for Quaternary Research PAS PB - Institute of Geological Sciences PAS VL - vol. 36 DA - 2019.11.03 T1 - Luminescence dating of Quaternary sediments – some practical aspects SP - 161 UR - http://www.czasopisma.pan.pl/dlibra/publication/edition/110294 T2 - Studia Quaternaria ER -