Time-of-flight spectrometer with orthogonal pulsed ion detection

摘要

This invention provides an apparatus and method for efficient detection of ions in a time-of-flight mass spectrometer. The apparatus of the invention provides for orthogonal deflection of ions in the flight tube of a time of flight mass spectrometer to a detector or detectors positioned along or in the wall of the flight tube of the mass spectrometer. A method of detecting ions utilizing the apparatus is also provided.