Simulating comprehensive kinetic models for quartz luminescence using the R program KMS

• New open access R program KMS for simulation of quartz luminescence.
• Compact functions for simulating TL and OSL events in geological history of quartz.
• Practical examples given for sedimentary or fired quartz samples.
• Examples are provided for multiple and single aliquot dating protocols.

Kinetic models have been used extensively for modeling and numerical simulation of luminescence phenomena and dating techniques in quartz. In this paper we introduce the open access R program KMS for kinetic model simulation of luminescence phenomena in quartz. Several handy and compact functions are designed to simulate events in the geological history of quartz: crystallization, irradiation, optical illumination, and heating processes. These R functions provided by program KMS offer useful numerical tools to perform quartz luminescence simulations in a flexible manner. The simulation process can be understood easily by creating transparent programs by creating sequences of these compact R functions. With this contribution, we provide several practical examples of using the R functions in KMS to simulate the geological history of either sedimentary quartz samples, or of quartz samples which were fired in antiquity. In addition, examples are provided for simulations of commonly used dating protocols, like the multiple aliquot additive-dose technique (MAA) and the single aliquot regenerative-dose protocol (SAR).