The ion optics focus the ions that are produced in the API source and transmits them to the ion detection system. The following figure shows a schematic of the Stellar MS ion optics.
No. | Description | No. | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Sweep cone | 6 | Quadrupole mass analyzer |
2 | Ion transfer tube | 7 | Ion Concentrating Routing Multipole (ICRM) collision cell |
3 | RF lens | 8 | MP3 ion optics |
4 | MP00 ion optics | 9 | Dual-pressure linear ion trap (mass analyzer) |
5 | MP0 ion optics with neutrals blocker | 10 | Photomultiplier |