Ion Mobility Spectrometry - Mass Spectrometry

<p>The analytical power of ion mobility spectrometry-mass spectrometry (IMS-MS) instruments is poised to advance this technology from research to analytical laboratories. Exploring these developments at this critical juncture <strong>Ion Mobility Spectrometry-Mass Spectrometry: Theory and Applications</strong> covers the tools techniques and applications involved when molecular size and shape information is combined with the well-known analytical advantages of high-performance mass spectrometry.</p><p><em>One of the Most Exciting Developments in Contemporary Mass Spectrometry</em><br>After presenting an overview chapter and the fundamentals the book focuses on instrumentation and ionization sources. It describes an ion-mobility-capable quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometer the differential mobility analyzer a cryogenic-temperature ion mobility mass spectrometer the atmospheric solids analysis probe method and laserspray ionization. In the final applications-oriented chapters the contributors explore how homebuilt and commercial instruments using electrospray ionization and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) methods are employed to solve biological and synthetic issues.</p><p><em>Harness the Power of IMS-MS for Analyzing Complex Substances</em><br>This work helps readers unfamiliar with IMS-MS to understand its fundamental theory and practical applications. It also encourages them to investigate the potential analytical uses of IMS-MS and further explore the power of this method. Numerous color figures are included on downloadable resources.</p>