We have observed several processes, most notably the ejection of a series of distinctive molecular fragments, characteristic for each molecule. This indicates a specificity in the fragmentation processes, where cleavage occurs preferably at certain molecular sites. Intact molecule ejection also has been found to occur, as well as the attachment of alkali or halogenide ions to molecules. Besides fragmentation chemical alterations of the molecules are possible due to the removal of binding electrons. The occurrence of these processes is indicated by mass components exceeding the intact molecule mass in the spectra.
Further studies are underway.
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