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Ionization of a neutral species when it interacts with a solid surface with an appropriate [[work function]] and temperature. | |||
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Revision as of 23:11, 3 August 2006
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Orange Book Entry
This takes place when an atom or molecule is ionized when it interacts with a solid surface. Ionization only occurs when the work function of the surface, the temperature of the surface and the ionization energy of the atom or molecule have an appropriate relationship.
Gold Book Entry
Takes place when an atom or molecule is ionized when it interacts with a solid surface. Ionization occurs only when the work function of the surface, the temperature of the surface, and the ionization energy of the atom or molecule have an appropriate relationship.
