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Time dispersive spectrometer using digital switching means

US6787762B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 2003
Grant dateSep 7, 2004
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N27/622
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are described for time dispersive spectroscopy. In particular, a modulated flow of ionized molecules of a sample are introduced into a drift region of an ion spectrometer. The ions are subsequently detected by an ion detector to produce an ion detection signal. The ion detection signal can be modulated to obtain a signal useful in assaying the chemical constituents of the sample.

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