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Dartmouth scholars have developed a new
and simple method of mass selection for mass spectrometric samples. The procedure is applicable to a range of
samples, including clusters, biomolecules, sensor systems and analytical
samples, which can be created by any of an array of methods. It may be used in compact ion generation
arrangements to facilitate field sampling.
Another useful feature of the method is that it can identify a
“parent” molecule and one or more fragments of the
“parent” molecule simultaneously (e.g., it is not necessary to
run two procedures to identify the two molecules). Applications include detection of chemical
threat molecules and biomarkers that indicate the presence of diseases such
as cancer. The mass selector may also
be used in material science, where one or more ions may be selected by mass
and deposited onto substrates for STM study and/or characterization of
material properties.
This newly developed device provides a simple and
effective method of mass selection.
Having high resolution, large upper mass limit, multiple mass
selection capability and low cost, it provides a very effective tool for mass
selection of ions from various sources.
The mass selector apparatus and
methods are claimed in the published United States Patent Application No. 11/571,860. We are seeking an industrial partner to
commercialize this technology. (Ref: J236)
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