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A mass spectrometer in which the ions of different ''[[m/z]]'' are separated by means of crossed electric and magnetic fields in such a way that the selected ions follow a prolate trochoidal path.  
A [[mass spectrometer]] in which the ions of different ''[[m/z]]'' are separated by means of crossed electric and magnetic fields in such a way that the selected ions follow a prolate trochoidal path.  
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Revision as of 23:00, 30 November 2005

DRAFT DEFINITION
Prolate trochoidal mass spectrometer

A mass spectrometer in which the ions of different m/z are separated by means of crossed electric and magnetic fields in such a way that the selected ions follow a prolate trochoidal path.

Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission
This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment.

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Orange Book Entry

A mass spectrometer in which the ions of different mass/charge ratios are separated by means of crossed electric and magnetic fields in such a way that the selected ions follow a prolate trochoidal path. The commonly used term ????????????????????????cycloidal?????????????????????? is incorrect and should not be used as the path is not cycloidal. (A cycloid is a special case of a trochoid). See crossed electric and magnetic fields.

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