Laser ionization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006461",
  "term": "Laser ionization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process of removing one or more electrons from an atom or molecule using energy from a laser beam. This can occur through single-photon absorption or multiphoton absorption, depending on the laser intensity and wavelength. It is a key technique in mass spectrometry for generating ions.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "ionization",
    "irradiation",
    "laser"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Orange Book, 2nd ed., p. 204 (https://media.iupac.org/publications/analytical_compendium/)",
    "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 1548 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199163101541)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/laser-ionization/"
}