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About Thermochron Systems
Thermochron Systems LLC was founded in early 2024 in Sacramento, California. It is owned and operated by Dr. Adam S. Goldsmith, who is also the sole employee.
Adam earned his Bachelor of Science in Geology in 2009 from the University of Kansas. He then moved to Austin, Texas, to study the effects of radiation damage on helium diffusion in zircon, for which he received his doctoral degree from the Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin in 2018.
After receiving his PhD, he worked as a lab manager and research faculty under Dr. Julie Fosdick's Basin Analysis and Helium Thermochronology Laboratory at the University of Connecticut. In 2021, Adam moved to Sacramento to work for Applied Spectra as their Instrument Specialist, supporting the Alphachron and RESOlution laser system — a position he held for three years.
In 2024, Adam decided to take over the Alphachron product line and began Thermochron Systems LLC — bringing together over a decade of hands-on experience in thermochronology research and instrument support.
History
The path to Thermochron Systems
B.S. Geology, University of Kansas
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Geology, laying the groundwork for a career in geoscience research and instrumentation.
Ph.D., UT Austin Jackson School of Geosciences
Earned a doctoral degree studying the effects of radiation damage on helium diffusion in zircon at The University of Texas at Austin.
Lab Manager, University of Connecticut
Served as lab manager and research faculty under Dr. Julie Fosdick's Basin Analysis and Helium Thermochronology Laboratory.
Instrument Specialist, Applied Spectra
Moved to Sacramento to work as an Instrument Specialist, supporting the Alphachron and RESOlution laser system — instrument installations and users worldwide.
Founded Thermochron Systems LLC
Took over the Alphachron product line and established Thermochron Systems to continue manufacturing, support, and software development.
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