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Lens system for a photo ion spectrometer

US4973842A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 1987
Grant dateNov 27, 1990
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J49/282
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A lens system in a photo ion spectrometer for manipulating a primary ion beam and ionized atomic component. The atomic components are removed from a sample by a primary ion beam using the lens system, and the ions are extracted for analysis. The lens system further includes ionization resistant coatings for protecting the lens system.

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