Laser ionization
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION | 
| Laser ionization | 
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| This occurs when a material is irradiated with a laser beam. In the irradiation of gaseous material ionization takes place by a single- or multi-photon process. | 
| Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission | 
| This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment. | 
| See additional comments on the Laser ionization discussion page (archive of discussion between 2004 and 2006) | 
Orange Book Entry
This occurs when a material is irradiated with a laser beam. In the irradiation of gaseous material ionization takes place by a single- or multi-photon process. For solids the ionization is thermal.
