Collisional activation
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION | 
| Collisional activation | 
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| An ion/neutral process wherein excitation of a (fast) projectile ion is brought about by the same mechanism as in collision-induced dissociation. (The ion may decompose subsequently). | 
| Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission | 
| This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment. | 
