High Energy X-ray Absorption

High energy X-ray absorption occurs when very energetic X-ray photons pass through a material and are absorbed by the atoms within it. This process depends on the material’s composition and density, as well as the energy of the X-rays. When these high-energy X-rays interact with atoms, they can eject inner-shell electrons, leading to absorption peaks known as absorption edges. This phenomenon helps scientists analyze the material’s elemental makeup and structure. Essentially, high energy X-ray absorption provides valuable information about a material’s composition by measuring how much of the X-ray energy is absorbed at different energies.