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| It occurs when an atom or a molecule and their concomitant ions have energy states whereby the energy in two or more photons is absorbed. The term [[REMPI|resonance-enhanced multiphoton ionization]] refers a process by means of which the [[Ionization Cross Section|ionization cross section]] is significantly enhanced when the wavelength of the incident photons is tuned to an intermediate excited state of the neutral species.  | |||
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| Multiphoton ionization | 
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| It occurs when an atom or a molecule and their concomitant ions have energy states whereby the energy in two or more photons is absorbed. The term resonance-enhanced multiphoton ionization refers a process by means of which the ionization cross section is significantly enhanced when the wavelength of the incident photons is tuned to an intermediate excited state of the neutral species. | 
| Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission | 
| This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment. | 
Orange Book Entry
It occurs when an atom or a molecule and their concomitant ions have energy states whereby the energy in two or more photons is absorbed.
