University Chemistry ›› 2015, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (4): 1-10.doi: 10.3866/pku.DXHX20150401

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Fourier Transform Ion Cyclotron Resonance Mass Spectrometer: Past, Present and Future

Li Shuqi, Bao Xiaodi, Yin Hong, Kong Xianglei   

  1. State Key Laboratory of Elemento-Organic Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
  • Published:2015-08-14

Abstract:

The history and development of Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometer (FT ICR MS) is presented in detail. The dissociation technique for tandem mass spectrometry and the latest application are introduced. The development trend of FT ICR MS is discussed.

Key words: Fourier transform mass spectrometry, Ion cyclotron resonance, High resolution mass spectrometry, Tandem mass spectrometry, Superconducting magnet