Post-source decay
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
| Post-source decay |
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A fragmentation of a metastable ion that has once been fully accelerated. Usually this term is associated with time-of-flight mass spectrometers equipped with a reflectron, which separates fragment ions generated in the drift tube prior to entering the reflectron. |
| 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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See additional comments on the Post-source decay discussion page (archive of discussion between 2004 and 2006) |
