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The ionization of an atom or molecule by a photon, written  M + h&nu; &rarr; M<sup>+</sup> + e.   
The ionization of an atom or molecule by a photon, written  M + h&nu; &rarr; M<sup>+.</sup> + e.   


The term [[photon impact]] is deprecated.
The term [[photon impact]] is deprecated.
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== [[Orange Book]] Entry ==
== Orange Book Entry ==
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This term is generally used to describe ionization of any species by photons. The process may for example be written M + h&nu; &rarr; M<sup>+</sup> + e. The terms '[[photon impact]]' and '[[electron impact]]' are not recommended.
This term is generally used to describe ionization of any species by photons. The process may for example be written M + h&nu; &rarr; M<sup>+.</sup> + e. The terms 'photon impact' and '[[electron impact]]' are not recommended.
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ORANGE BOOK DEFINITION

IUPAC. Analytical Division. Compendium of Analytical Nomenclature (the Orange Book). Definitive Rules, 1979 (see also Orange Book 2023)

Photoionization

This term is generally used to describe ionization of any species by photons. The process may for example be written M + hν → M+. + e. The terms 'photon impact' and 'electron impact' are not recommended.

IUPAC 1997 Orange Book Chapter 12
Index of Orange Book Terms