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Imaging mass spectrometer and a method of mass spectrometry

US9257268B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2012
Grant dateFeb 9, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2032

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

Abstract

An imaging mass spectrometer comprising an energy source adapted to substantially simultaneously provide energy to multiple spots on a sample to produce ions from the sample by a desorption process; and an analyzer adapted to detect the arrival time and spot origin of ions resulting from said desorption process.

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