Carbon dating, also known as radiocarbon dating, is a method used to determine the age of organic materials by measuring the decay of carbon-14 isotopes. Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope of carbon that is constantly being produced in the atmosphere and absorbed by living organisms. When an organism dies, the amount of carbon-14 in its remains gradually decreases over time through radioactive decay. By measuring the remaining amount of carbon-14 in a sample, scientists can calculate its age. Carbon dating is commonly used in archaeology, geology, and other scientific fields to date artifacts, fossils, and other materials. It is a valuable tool for understanding the history and chronology of past events and civilizations.