vertical ionization

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A process whereby an electron is removed from a molecule in its ground or an @E02257@ 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 @E02257@.
Source:
PAC, 1991, 63, 1541. (Recommendations for nomenclature and symbolism for mass spectroscopy (including an appendix of terms used in vacuum technology). (Recommendations 1991)) on page 1548 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'vertical ionization' 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.V06610 RIS BibTex EndNote
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