Superelastic Collision: Learn How and Why

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Superelastic collisions occur when the translational energy of a fast-moving particle increases during a collision, distinguishing them from elastic and inelastic collisions. Resources provided include a mass spectrometry terms wiki and research articles on superelastic scattering and its implications in electron-atom interactions. The discussion emphasizes the need for clearer explanations and accessible resources on the topic. Participants are encouraged to explore additional online materials for further understanding. Overall, superelastic collisions represent a unique phenomenon in particle physics that merits deeper exploration.
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Hello everyone,
I've been looking for some information on superelastic collisions on the Internet, but I haven't found any site that explains how it happens or why it happens. Could someone please explain me (or post a link to a website that does)?
Thanks a lot,
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Mass Spectrometry terms wiki - http://www.msterms.com/wiki/index.php?title=Superelastic_Collision
A collision in which the translational energy of the fast-moving collision partner is increased.

Superelastic scattering - http://berrygroup.uchicago.edu/~art/SES.html

Superelastic Electron Scattering From Laser Excited States of Sodium - http://ariic.library.unsw.edu.au/griffith/adt-QGU20050926-233521/

Connection between superelastic and inelastic electron-atom collisions involving polarized collision partners. - (?)1: Phys Rev A. 1993 Jul;48(1):836-837.

http://www.ptloma.edu/physics/research.htm

For more let your fingers do the googling - "collision","superelastic"
 
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