Collisional excitation
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
| Collisional excitation |
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An ion/neutral species process wherein there is an increase in the reactant ion's internal energy at the expense of the translational energy of either (or both) of the reactant species. |
| Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission |
| This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment. |
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See additional comments on the Collisional excitation discussion page (archive of discussion between 2004 and 2006) |
Orange Book Entry
An ion/neutral species process wherein there is an increase in the reactant ion?????????????????????????s internal energy at the expense of the translational energy of either (or both) of the reactant species.
