Multiphoton ionization
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
| Multiphoton ionization |
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Photoionization of an atom or molecule in which in two or more photons are absorbed. |
| 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
It occurs when an atom or a molecule and their concomitant ions have energy states whereby the energy in two or more photons is absorbed.
