ionization efficiency curve

in mass spectrometry
The number of ions produced as a function of the energy of the electrons or photons used to produce ionization.
Source:
PAC, 1991, 63, 1541 (Recommendations for nomenclature and symbolism for mass spectroscopy (including an appendix of terms used in vacuum technology). (Recommendations 1991)) on page 1548
Orange Book, p. 206