Difference between revisions of "Ionization cross section"
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This is a measure of the probability that a given ionization process will occur when an atom or molecule interacts with a photon, electron, atom or molecule. | This is a measure of the probability that a given ionization process will occur when an atom or molecule interacts with a photon, electron, atom or molecule. | ||
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Revision as of 05:20, 1 December 2005
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
| Ionization cross section |
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This is a measure of the probability that a given ionization process will occur when an atom or molecule interacts with a photon, electron, atom or molecule. |
| 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 Ionization cross section discussion page (archive of discussion between 2004 and 2006) |
Orange Book Entry
This is a measure of the probability that a given ionization process will occur when an atom or molecule interacts with a photon.