Electron energy loss spectroscopy / Nicholas J. Heller, Audrey J. Washington and Scott K. Cushing, authors.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Heller, Nicholas J., California Institute of Technology., author.

Washington, Audrey J., California Institute of Technology., author.

Cushing, Scott K., California Institute of Technology., author.

Contributor:

American Chemical Society

Series:

ACS in focus. 2691-8307

ACS in focus, 2691-8307

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Electron energy loss spectroscopy.

Electron microscopy.

Spectroscopy, Electron Energy-Loss.

Medical Subjects:

Spectroscopy, Electron Energy-Loss.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations (some color).

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC, USA : American Chemical Society, 2025.

Summary:

"This primer is geared toward undergraduate and graduate students who possess a basic understanding of chemistry and physics and are looking for a route to enter the world of electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS). It may also be a convenient reference for established researchers interested in adopting a new analytical method or simply for anyone eager to learn more about electron-matter interactions. This primer is divided into five chapters to guide your reading: Chapter 1 introduces the concept of electron-based spectroscopy and defines what qualifies as an electron-based technique. The authors outline the principal interactions at play and present a range of methods that correspond to different types of signals. The chapter concludes with a concise historical narrative tracing the development of EELS. Chapter 2 details the background required to build a deeper understanding of EELS and spectroscopy. The authors connect photon-based and electron-based approaches, highlighting where they overlap and where they diverge. Chapter 3 focuses on the fundamental instrumentation used in electron spectroscopy, discusses optimization strategies, and introduces key instrument parameters. The authors compare different electron sources, optical geometries, and lens configurations. Chapter 4 explores scattering mechanisms and electron-matter interactions, offering theoretical underpinnings and guidance on interpreting EELS spectra. Key concepts such as elastic and inelastic scattering, core-level transitions, plasmons, and analysis methods are reviewed. Chapter 5 concludes with real-world applications, such as the use of EELS in biology, nanomaterials, polymers, and solid-state systems. The authors also briefly survey emerging directions, including in situ and ultrafast EELS, underscoring the method's evolving landscape."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction and History

Important Background

Instrumentation

Electron-Matter Interactions

Applications.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

American Chemical Society, Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy eBooks - 2025 Front Files.

ISBN:

9780841295704

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.