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An ion/neutral species process wherein there is an increase in the reactant ion's internal energy at the expense of the translational energy of either (or both) of the reactant species.  
The reaction of an ion with a neutral species in which the translational energy of the collision is converted into internal energy of the [[product ion]].
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*[[Collision Induced Dissociation]]
*[[Collision Induced Dissociation]]
*[[Collisional Activation]]




[[Category:Reactions]]
[[Category:Reactions]]

Revision as of 23:17, 26 December 2005

DRAFT DEFINITION
Collisional excitation

The reaction of an ion with a neutral species in which the translational energy of the collision is converted into internal energy of the product ion.

Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission
This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment.

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Orange Book Entry

An ion/neutral species process wherein there is an increase in the reactant ion?????????????????????????s internal energy at the expense of the translational energy of either (or both) of the reactant species.


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