critical excitation energy, \(E_{\text{q}}\)

in in situ microanalysis
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Minimum energy to excite a specific analytical signal. The term is most frequently used in connection with the generation of X-ray spectra, designating the @I03199@ of the orbital on which the transition ends.
Source:
PAC, 1983, 55, 2023. (Nomenclature, symbols and units recommended for in situ microanalysis (Provisional)) on page 2027 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'critical excitation energy' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 3rd ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2006. Online version 3.0.1, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.C01394 RIS BibTex EndNote
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