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Ion detectors and methods of using them

US10930480B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 2019
Grant dateFeb 23, 2021
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01T1/208
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Certain embodiments described herein are directed to ion detectors and systems. In some examples, the ion detector can include a plurality of dynodes, in which one or more of the dynodes are coupled to an electrometer. In other configurations, each dynode can be coupled to a respective electrometer. Methods using the ion detectors are also described.

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