Development of a hand-portable TOF mass spectrometer system for nonproliferation applications
- Argonne National Lab., IL (United States); and others
Recent world events have emphasized the need for advanced in-field sensor system to support nonproliferation efforts. These systems will combine laboratory instrument performance with the portability and robustness required for field applications. Argonne National Laboratory is currently developing one such system based on laser desorption photo-ionization time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometry. This highly miniaturized system incorporates all components (vacuum, detector, electronics, computer, and laser) in a package measuring 9x11x4 in. and weighing 15-18 lb. The physical principles, system design, and operating conditions that govern the resultant resolution and sensitivity will be discussed. Results relevant to nonproliferation activities obtained from both a miniaturized laboratory TOF-reflectron and a linear TOF-MS prototype will be presented.
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-31-109-ENG-38
- OSTI ID:
- 370687
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-960376-; TRN: 96:003805-0747
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Spring national meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS), New Orleans, LA (United States), 24-28 Mar 1996; Other Information: PBD: 1996; Related Information: Is Part Of 211th ACS national meeting; PB: 2284 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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