Ion trap mobility spectrometer and method of using the same

    公开(公告)号:EP2778669B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-22

    申请号:EP14000925.9

    申请日:2014-03-13

    IPC分类号: G01N27/62 H01J49/42

    CPC分类号: G01N27/622 H01J49/427

    摘要: An apparatus for detecting constituents in a sample includes a casing and an ionization chamber defined by the casing. The apparatus also includes an ion collector positioned downstream of the ionization chamber. The apparatus further includes a spectral analysis device coupled to the ion collector. The spectral analysis device is configured to generate a detection spectrum representative of ions collected at the ion collector. The detection spectrum includes an analyte peak portion and a peak tailing portion. The apparatus also includes a control system that is configured to generate a first pulse (210) having a first polarity to initiate a discharge of stored ions from the ionization chamber. The control system is also configured to generate a second pulse (212) substantially immediately after the first pulse. The second pulse has a second polarity opposite the first polarity and is configured to reduce the peak tailing portion.