Particle-induced gamma-ray-emission analysis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008512",
  "term": "Particle-induced gamma-ray-emission analysis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A nuclear analytical technique that identifies and quantifies elements in a sample by detecting characteristic gamma rays emitted during bombardment with charged particles, such as protons or alpha particles. The incident particles excite the atomic nuclei, which then de-excite by emitting prompt gamma radiation. This method is non-destructive and provides information on elemental composition, particularly for light elements like lithium, boron, and fluorine.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "prompt gamma radiation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2021, 93, 69. 'Vocabulary of radioanalytical methods (IUPAC Recommendations 2020)' on page 91 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2019-0302)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/particle-induced-gamma-ray-emission-analysis/"
}