Inelastic collision
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
| Inelastic collision |
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An ion/neutral species interaction wherein the direction of motion is changed and the total translational and/or internal energy of the collision partners are also changed. |
| 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
A collision resulting in inelastic scattering.
