Vertical ionization
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
| Vertical ionization |
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A process in which an electron is removed from or added to a molecule without a change in the positions of the atoms. The resulting ion is typically in an excited vibrational state. |
| 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 is a process whereby an electron is removed from a molecule in its ground or an excited state so rapidly that a positive ion is produced without change in the positions or momenta of the atoms. The resultant ion is often in an excited state.
