Ion kinetic energy spectrum

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006085",
  "term": "Ion kinetic energy spectrum",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A plot showing the distribution of ion abundance as a function of the translational kinetic energy per unit charge. It is obtained by scanning the electric sector field in a double-focusing mass spectrometer while keeping the magnetic field constant. This spectrum provides information about the kinetic energy released during unimolecular or collision-induced dissociation of ions, which is characteristic of the fragmentation process.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "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 1550 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199163101541)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/ion-kinetic-energy-spectrum/"
}