Thermochronometry is a branch of geochronology that uses the closure temperature concept to study the thermal history of rocks and minerals. It involves measuring the ages of minerals that have experienced a specific temperature history in order to determine the timing and rate of cooling in geological settings. By analyzing the thermal evolution of rocks and minerals, thermochronometry can provide valuable insights into the tectonic history, erosion rates, and exhumation processes of a particular region. This research area is useful for understanding geological processes such as mountain building, erosion, and sedimentation.