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| + | *'''Electron Ionization''': The process by which an electron scatters off a gas atom/molecule and knocks out one of its electrons. | ||
| + | *'''Primary Electron''': An electron that scatters off a gas atom/molecule and ionizes it. | ||
| + | *'''Secondary Electron''': The electron that is ejected from a gas atom/molecule during ionization. | ||
| + | *'''Scattered Electron''': The | ||
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[[Ionization Effects Meetings | Go to Ionization Effects Meetings]] | [[Ionization Effects Meetings | Go to Ionization Effects Meetings]] | ||
[[Ionization Effects | Return to Ionization Effects]] | [[Ionization Effects | Return to Ionization Effects]] | ||
Revision as of 08:42, 24 April 2020
Definitions of common words and phrases relating to electron ionization of gas.
- Electron Ionization: The process by which an electron scatters off a gas atom/molecule and knocks out one of its electrons.
- Primary Electron: An electron that scatters off a gas atom/molecule and ionizes it.
- Secondary Electron: The electron that is ejected from a gas atom/molecule during ionization.
- Scattered Electron: The