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|def=Component of a [[time-of-flight mass spectrometer]] that uses a static electric field to reverse the direction of travel of the [[ion]]s and improves [[mass resolution]] by assuring that ions of the same ''[[m/z]]'' but different translational energy arrive at the detector at the same time. | |||
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|ref=B. A. Mamyrin, V. I. Karataev, D. V. Shmikk, V. A. Zagulin. Sov. Phys. JETP 37, 45 (1973). | |||
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==Gallery== | |||
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File:Reflectron.jpg|A dual stage reflectron from an IT-TOF mass spectrometer from Shimadzu. | |||
File:ProFlex Reflectron.jpg|Reflectron from a Bruker Proflex time-of-flight mass spectrometer. | |||
File:ProFlex Reflectron Bore.jpg|View down the bore of a reflection ion mirror from a Bruker ProFlex time-of-flight mass spectrometer. | |||
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[[Category:M/z Separation]] | |||
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Component of a time-of-flight mass spectrometer that uses a static electric field to reverse the direction of travel of the ions and improves mass resolution by assuring that ions of the same m/z but different translational energy arrive at the detector at the same time. |
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B. A. Mamyrin, V. I. Karataev, D. V. Shmikk, V. A. Zagulin. Sov. Phys. JETP 37, 45 (1973). |
From Definitions of Terms Relating to Mass Spectrometry (IUPAC Recommendations 2013); DOI: 10.1351/PAC-REC-06-04-06 © IUPAC 2013. |