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Ion source for high-precision mass spectrometry

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7256016

The invention is directed to a method for increasing the precision of positive-ion relative abundance measurements conducted in a sector mass spectrometer having an ion source for directing a beam of positive ions onto a collimating slit. The method comprises incorporating in the source an electrostatic lens assembly for providing a positive-ion beam of circular cross section for collimation by the slit. 3 figs.

Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 4459481
Application Number:
PPN: US 6-371744
OSTI ID:
7256016
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English