Fast atom bombardment ionization
From MS Terms
DRAFT DEFINITION |
Fast atom bombardment ionization |
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The ionization of any species by causing interaction of a focused beam of neutral atoms having a translational energy of several thousand eV with a sample which may be dissolved in a solvent matrix. See also secondary ionization. |
Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission |
This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment. |
Orange Book Entry
This term refers to the ionization of any species by causing interaction of the sample (which may be dissolved in a solvent matrix) and a beam of neutral atoms having a high translational energy. (See also Secondary Ionization).
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