Device and method for forming ions

Radiant energy – Ionic separation or analysis – With sample supply means

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250423R, H01J 4926

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061076260

ABSTRACT:
A device and method for forming ions by inductive ionization is disclosed. The device is an ion source that includes a capacitor having a pair of electrodes separated by a dielectric material. The method of the invention uses the capacitor-based ion source to form positive and negative ions including multiply-charged ions.

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