What Does PIGE Stand For?

PIGE stands for Proton Induced Gamma Ray Emission

PIGE, or Proton Induced Gamma Ray Emission, is a nuclear spectroscopic technique used to analyze the elemental composition of a material. It involves bombarding a sample with proton beams, leading to the emission of gamma rays as a result of nuclear reactions. The energies and intensities of these emitted gamma rays provide valuable information about the type and quantity of elements present in the sample, making PIGE a useful tool in fields such as materials science, archaeology, and environmental studies.