High resolution mass spectrometry using a linear electrostatic ion beam trap

D. Zajfman*, Y. Rudich, I. Sagi, D. Strasser, D. W. Savin, S. Goldberg, M. Rappaport, O. Heber

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Abstract

We describe a new mass spectrometric technique that is based on the use of a linear electrostatic ion trap and a newly discovered self-bunching phenomenon. Ions are stored in the trap and their oscillation frequencies are determined by Fourier transform of their oscillation times. Using this system, we demonstrate that it is possible to simultaneously trap several masses and obtain their mass spectra with high resolution. The instrument is compared to time-of-flight mass, as well as to ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometers.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)55-60
Number of pages6
JournalInternational Journal of Mass Spectrometry
Volume229
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Sep 2003
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
This work was supported by a Yeda grant, by the Levine Foundation at the Weizmann Institute, and by the Minerva Foundation. A patent has been applied for.

Keywords

  • Fourier transformation
  • High resolution mass spectrometry
  • Linear electrostatic ion beam trap
  • Self-bunching

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