Secondary electron
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
| Secondary electron |
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Electrons that are ejected from a sample surface as a result of bombardment by a primary beam of atoms, ions, or photons. |
| Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission |
| This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment. |
