Magnetic sector
From Mass Spec Terms
| DRAFT DEFINITION |
| Magnetic sector |
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| A device that produces a magnetic field perpendicular to a charged particle beam that deflects the beam to an extent that is proportional to the particle momentum per unit charge. For a monoenergetic beam, the deflection is proportional to m/z. |
| Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission |
| This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment. |
Orange Book Entry
See Magnetic Deflection, and also in 12.3.3.2 Magnetic sector instruments.
