Mass Spectrometry Basics

Mass Spectrometry Basics provides authoritative yet plain-spoken explanations of the basic concepts of this powerful analytical method without elaborate mathematical derivations. The authors describe processes, applications, and the underlying science in a concise manner supported by figures and graphics to further comprehension. The text provides practical approaches to interpreting mass spectral data and step-by-step guides for identifying chemically relevant compounds. Additionally, the authors have included an extensive reference section and a quick guide to each chapter that offers immediate access to key information.This unique reference makes some of the esoteric aspects of this important area of analysis more readily comprehensible to those who deal with analytical instruments but who have not been trained in mass spectrometry. It also serves as a refresher for practicing mass spectroscopists by clarifying principles to afford a better appreciation and application of this technology. Mass Spectrometry Basics Is A Pedagogy For Novice Practitioners And Those With Little Or No Experience In The Field Of Mass Spectrometry. It Includes Information On Ionisation Processes, Techniques, Instruments, And General Ms And Combined Ms Applications. The Text Also Has An Extensive Reference Section And Quick Guides That Highlight The Essential Information Discussed In Each Chapter. Chemical Ionization (ci) -- Laser Desorption Ionization (ldi) -- Electron Ionization (ei) -- Fast-atom Bombardment (fab) And Liquid-phase Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (lsims) Ionization -- Field Ionization (fi) And Field Desorption (fd) -- Coronas, Plasmas, And Arcs -- Thermal Ionization (ti), Surface Emission Of Ions -- Electrospray Ionization (esi) -- Atmospheric-pressure Ionization (api) -- Z-spray Combined Inlet/ion Source -- Thermospray And Plasmaspray Interfaces -- Particle-beam Interface -- Dynamic Fast-atom Bombardment And Liquid-phase Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (fab/lsims) Interface -- Plasma Torches -- Sample Inlets For Plasma Torches, Part A : Gases -- Sample Inlets For Plasma Torches, Part B : Liquid Inlets -- Sample Inlets For Plasma Torches, Part C : Solid Inlets -- Lasers And Other Light Sources -- Nebulizers -- Hybrid Orthogonal Time-of-flight (oa-tof) Instruments -- Hybrid Magnetic-sector Time-of-flight (sector/tof) Instruments --^ Hybrid Hexapole Time-of-flight (hexapole/tof) Instruments -- Hybrid Quadrupole Time-of-flight (q/tof) Instruments -- Ion Optics Of Magnetic/electric-sector Mass Spectrometers -- Quadrupole Ion Optics -- Time-of-flight (tof) Ion Optics --orthogonal Time-of-flight (oa-tof) Ion Optics -- Point Ion Collectors (detectors) -- Array Collectors (detectors) -- Comparison Of Multipoint Collectors (detectors) Of Ions : Arrays And Microchannel Plates -- Time-to-digital Converters (tdc) -- Origin And Uses Of Metastable Ions -- Linked Scanning And Metastable Ions In Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry -- Linked Scanning And Metastable Ions In Magnetic-sector Mass Spectrometry -- Gas Chromatography (gc) And Liquid Chromatography (lc) -- Gas Chromatography/mass Spectrometry (gc/ms) -- Liquid Chromatography/mass Spectrometry (lc/ms) --high-resolution, Accurate Mass Measurement : Elemental Compostions -- Choice Of Mass Spectrometer -- Analysis Of Peptides And Proteins By Mass Spectrometry --^ Environmental Protection Agency Protocols -- Computers And Transputers In Mass Spectrometers, Part A. -- Computers And Transputers In Mass Spcetometers, Part B -- Computers And Transputers In Mass Spectrometers, Part C -- Introduction To Biotechnology -- Isotopes And Mass Spectrometry -- Uses Of Isotope Ratios -- Variations In Isotope Ratios -- Transmission Of Ions Through Inhomogenous Rf Fields. Christopher G. Herbert, Robert A.w. Johnstone. Compilation Of Articles Previously Published In The Series Back-to-basics. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 449-452) And Index.

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Mass Spectrometry Basics provides authoritative yet plain-spoken explanations of the basic concepts of this powerful analytical method without elaborate mathematical derivations. The authors describe processes, applications, and the underlying science in a concise manner supported by figures and graphics to further comprehension. The text provides practical approaches to interpreting mass spectral data and step-by-step guides for identifying chemically relevant compounds. Additionally, the authors have included an extensive reference section and a quick guide to each chapter that offers immediate access to key information. This unique reference makes some of the esoteric aspects of this important area of analysis more readily comprehensible to those who deal with analytical instruments but who have not been trained in mass spectrometry. It also serves as a refresher for practicing mass spectroscopists by clarifying principles to afford a better appreciation and application of this technology. "Tools enabling managers to carry out financial calculations have evolved in the last 20 years from tables through calculators to programs on PCs and personal organisers. Today, the majority of those in finance have Excel on their desks and increasingly on their laptops or pocket computers. This book provides a comprehensive set of tools and methods to apply Excel to solving mathematical problems. Alastair Day clearly explains the basic calculations for mathematical finance backed up with simple templates for further use and development, together with numerous examples and exercises."--Jacket Offers explanations of the basic concepts of the analytical method - mass spectrometry. This book describes processes, applications, and the underlying science supported by figures and graphics that further readers' comprehension. This chapter should be read in conjunction with Chapter 3, "Electron Ionization."