Ion detectors and methods of using them
US9625417B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01T1/208
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Certain embodiments described herein are directed to ion detectors and systems. In some examples, the ion detector can include a plurality of dynodes, in which one or more of the dynodes are coupled to an electrometer. In other configurations, each dynode can be coupled to a respective electrometer. Methods using the ion detectors are also described.
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