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The ionization of an atom or molecule by a photon, written M + hν → M<sup>+?????????????????????</sup> + e. The term [[photon impact]] is | The ionization of an atom or molecule by a photon, written M + hν → M<sup>+?????????????????????</sup> + e. | ||
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This term is generally used to describe ionization of any species by photons. The process may for example be written M + hν → M+????????????????????? + e. The terms 'photon impact' and 'electron impact' are not recommended.
