Postacceleration detector
From Mass Spec Terms
DRAFT DEFINITION |
Postacceleration detector |
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A detector in which the charged particles are accelerated to a high velocity and impinge on a conversion dynode, emitting secondary electrons. The electrons are accelerated onto a phosphor screen, which emits photons that are in turn detected using a photomultiplier or other photon detector. |
Related Term(s): Daly detector |
Reference(s):
PSI-MS: MS:{{{1}}}1000351 |
This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment. |