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How does photon ionization work?

April 26, 2017ionization photon

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How does photon ionization work?

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Photon ionization uses a soft x-ray energy source to displace electrons from the gas molecules. Low energy (6 keV) photons provide the energy to dislodge electrons. The result is pairs of positive and negative ions. X-ray ionizers have a range of up to one meter.