Nth-generation product ion spectrum

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008093",
  "term": "Nth-generation product ion spectrum",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A mass spectrum that displays the product ions resulting from 'n' successive stages of fragmentation of a selected precursor ion. For instance, a second-generation product ion spectrum shows ions formed by the fragmentation of a first-generation product ion. This type of spectrum is generated in multi-stage tandem mass spectrometry experiments to elucidate complex molecular structures.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "nth-generation product ion"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2013, 85, 1515. 'Definitions of terms relating to mass spectrometry (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 1573 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-06-04-06)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/nth-generation-product-ion-spectrum/"
}