ScientistamI Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Hello I was asked if a longer path in a TOF spectrometry gives a better resolution. I thought it was true, because the separation between the heavier and the lighter ions is more clear. Is this right? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Function Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Sounds plausible from what I know of it. Place the laser at the uttermost possible place near the end of the path. It'd also be dependent on the capabilities of your laser, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharonY Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) Laser placement should not influence resolution. At best it affects ionization. A longer path does allow better mass separation, in principle, at least. Also,not all TOFs use laser ionization. Edited January 24, 2017 by CharonY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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