electron energy loss spectroscopy

Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (EELS) is a technique used to analyze materials by sending a beam of high-energy electrons through them. As electrons pass through, some lose energy by interacting with the material's atoms, revealing information about its composition and structure. By measuring how much energy electrons lose, scientists can identify elements, study chemical bonds, and understand the material's properties at a very small scale. This method is widely used in fields like materials science, chemistry, and physics to gain detailed insights into the microscopic makeup of various substances.