Collisionally activated dissociation

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DRAFT DEFINITION
Collisionally activated dissociation

An ion/neutral species process wherein excitation of a projectile ion of high translational energy is brought about by the same mechanism as in collision-induced dissociation.

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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Orange Book Entry

An ion/neutral species process wherein excitation of a projectile ion of high translational energy is brought about by the same mechanism as in collision-induced dissociation.