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Ion trap mass spectrometer method and apparatus for improved sensitivity

US5291017A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 1993
Grant dateMar 1, 1994
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J49/429
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An ion trap mass spectrometer system providing superposition of an AC dipole and/or monopole field on the quadrupole field to provide one preferential ejection direction.

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