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Time-of-flight spectrometer with orthogonal pulsed ion detection

US7388193B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 2005
Grant dateJun 17, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J49/40
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This invention provides an apparatus and method for efficient detection of ions in a time-of-flight mass spectrometer. The apparatus of the invention provides for orthogonal deflection of ions in the flight tube of a time of flight mass spectrometer to a detector or detectors positioned along or in the wall of the flight tube of the mass spectrometer. A method of detecting ions utilizing the apparatus is also provided.

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