Ionization efficiency

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DRAFT DEFINITION
Ionization efficiency

It is the ratio of the number of ions formed to the number of electrons or photons used.

Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission
This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment.

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Orange Book Entry

It is the ratio of the number of ions formed to the number of electrons or photons used.