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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 55-60 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | International Journal of Mass Spectrometry |
Volume | 229 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Sep 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
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