Laser induced dissociation
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION | 
| Laser induced dissociation | 
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| An ion/neutral process wherein the (fast) projectile ions dissociated as a result of interaction with a laser beam. Dissociation is brought about by conversion of the translational energy, during the collision, of part of the ion to internal energy in the ion. | 
| 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 induced dissociation discussion page (archive of discussion between 2004 and 2006) | 
