Elastic scattering
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
| Elastic scattering |
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An ion/neutral species interaction in which the direction of motion is changed but there is no change in the total translational energy of the collision partners. |
| 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
An ion/neutral species interaction in which the direction of motion is changed but there is no change in the total translational energy of the collision partners.
