Beam current

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001163",
  "term": "Beam current",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The total electric current carried by a beam of charged particles, such as electrons or ions, in an analytical instrument. This parameter is a measure of the number of charged particles per unit time passing a given point in the beam path. It is typically measured in amperes (A) or microamperes (µA).",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "cage",
    "primary electrons"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1983, 55, 2023. 'Nomenclature, symbols and units recommended for in situ microanalysis (Provisional)' on page 2026 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198355122023)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/beam-current/"
}