Interaction distance

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005922",
  "term": "Interaction distance",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The separation between two particles or entities at which a measurable interaction, such as a collision or a chemical reaction, occurs. This distance is often considered in the context of molecular dynamics or scattering experiments. It provides a measure of the effective range over which forces or energy transfers are relevant.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "impact parameter"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1991, 63, 1541. 'Recommendations for nomenclature and symbolism for mass spectroscopy (including an appendix of terms used in vacuum technology). (Recommendations 1991)' on page 1555 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199163101541)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/interaction-distance/"
}