High energy collision
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
| High energy collision |
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Collisions that are typically in the keV range and occur in sector, ToF-ToF and hybrid instruments. The ion excitation is mainly electronic, corresponding to a vertical electronic transition. This energy is redistributed as vibrational energy, and this can lead to simple bond cleavage. |
| Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission |
| This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment. |
