Rapid Communications In Mass Spectrometry (via PubMed) Archives

Computer-aided design (CAD) model cross section of the MIP-MS prototype constructed for this study, including the MIP torch and ion source, ion optics, reaction cell, and quadrupole mass spectrometer (QMS). -- Rapid Communications In Mass Spectrometry

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Tricorder Tech: Laser Ablation Sampling With Low‐Power Plasma: A LA‐MIP‐MS Instrument for Spaceflight

by Keith CowingDecember 27, 2025December 27, 2025

Rationale Inductively coupled plasma (ICP) is a commonly used ion source for mass spectrometry‐based chemical analysis of a wide range of materials. Traditional ICP ion sources use high power (> 1000 W) […]

Schematic of the GC-Orbitrap-IRMS instrumental setup: (A) GC–Orbitrap-IRMS mode, (B) the GC–SL–Orbitrap-IRMS mode, and (C) He–MS mode.-- Rapid Communications In Mass Spectrometry (via PubMed)

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Tricorder Tech: Stable Nitrogen Isotope Analysis of Amino Acids by Orbitrap Mass Spectrometry: Application for Extraterrestrial Samples

by Keith CowingAugust 28, 2025August 28, 2025

Background Obtaining isotopic data on soluble organic compounds, such as amino acids, in extraterrestrial samples is crucial for understanding their origins, prebiotic chemistry, and potential contamination. Conventional GC‐IRMS requires grams […]