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High Resolution Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (HREELS): A Sensitive and Versatile Surface Tool

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Surface Science Techniques

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We review the principles of high resolution electron energy loss spectroscopy (HREELS) and of its extensions to time, momentum and spin resolved domains. The principles of the construction design and of some results are reported and discussed. In particular, we review the different scattering mechanisms by showing paradigmatic examples of their application. Advantages and shortcomings of HREELS with respect to competing techniques are also addressed.

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  1. Dipartimento di Fisica dell’Università di Genova, Via Dodecaneso 33, 16146, Genoa, Italy

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Vattuone, L., Savio, L., Rocca, M. (2013). High Resolution Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (HREELS): A Sensitive and Versatile Surface Tool. In: Bracco, G., Holst, B. (eds) Surface Science Techniques. Springer Series in Surface Sciences, vol 51. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-34243-1_17

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