Molecular ion accelerator
US8138472B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J49/403
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A novel system and methods for accelerating analytes including, without limitation, molecular ions, biomolecules, polymers, nano- and microparticles, is provided. The invention can be useful for increasing detection sensitivity in applications such as mass spectrometry, performing collision-induced dissociation molecular structure analysis, and probing surfaces and samples using accelerated analyte.
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