Momentum transfer collision
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION | 
| Momentum transfer collision | 
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| Synonymous with elastic collision. This term is particularly used for the collision which is aimed at relaxation of ion's translational energy. | 
| Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission | 
| This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment. | 
