Hefferlin, Ray (1972) A Mathematical Formulation of a Creationist-Flood Interpretation of Radiocarbon Dating. Creation Research Society Quarterly, 9 (1): 17.
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Abstract
This paper proposes a mathematical model to reconcile radiocarbon dating with a young-Earth creationist perspective. The author develops equations to describe the C14/C12 ratio under a creation-flood model, incorporating variables for differing production and decay rates of carbon-14 before and after a hypothetical flood. This model aims to explain discrepancies between radiocarbon ages and a literal interpretation of biblical chronology by adjusting parameters within the carbon dating formulas. The ultimate goal is to use this mathematical framework to test the validity of the creation-flood hypothesis against empirical data, rather than to challenge the radiocarbon dating method itself.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | Q Science (General) > QE Geology > QE508 Geochronometry > QE508.1 Radiometric Dating. Carbon Dating |
Depositing User: | Admin |
Date Deposited: | 18 Mar 2025 21:39 |
Last Modified: | 18 Mar 2025 21:39 |
URI: | https://crsq.creationresearch.org/id/eprint/210 |