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Apparatus and method for sensor control and feedback

US7180059B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 2006
Grant dateFeb 20, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J49/165
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for use with a mass spectrometry system. The invention provides an ion source, infrared emitter and sensor with closed control feedback loop coupled to the infrared emitter. Methods of control and heating using the apparatus of the present invention are also disclosed.

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