Momentum spectrum

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007536",
  "term": "Momentum spectrum",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A plot showing the distribution of ion abundance as a function of their momentum-to-charge ratio (mv/z). This type of spectrum is generated by instruments, such as some magnetic sector mass spectrometers, that separate ions based on their momentum. The resulting plot is distinct from a mass spectrum, which displays ion abundance versus the mass-to-charge ratio.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "mass spectrum",
    "momentum"
  ],
  "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 1551 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199163101541)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/momentum-spectrum/"
}