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The ionization of an atom or ion by absorption of a photon, producing an ion and a continuum electron when energy and selection conditions permit.
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When photon energy exceeds an applicable ionization threshold and the transition matrix element is nonzero, electromagnetic radiation can eject a bound electron from an atom or ion.
The source field, particle, charge, current, or interaction couples to, acts on, binds, forms, or stabilizes the target in the stated regime. The edge label and detail must identify the exact coupling, interaction, or binding claim and its qualifications.
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Photoionization is the subclass of atomic ionization driven by photon absorption, distinguished from collisional, field, or other ionization mechanisms.
The target is a member or subtype of the broader source class.
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