Ion gate for dual ion mobility spectrometer and method thereof
    81.
    发明授权
    Ion gate for dual ion mobility spectrometer and method thereof 有权
    双离子迁移谱仪的离子门及其方法

    公开(公告)号:US08013297B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-06

    申请号:US12579719

    申请日:2009-10-15

    CPC classification number: H01J3/04 H01J49/004 H01J49/061

    Abstract: Disclosed is an ion gate for a dual IMS and method. The ion gate includes an ion source, a first gate electrode placed on one side of the ion source, a second gate electrode placed on the other side of the ion source, a third gate electrode placed on the side of the first gate electrode away from the ion source, a fourth gate electrode placed on the side of the second gate electrode away from the ion source, wherein during the ion storage, the potential at the position on the tube axis of the ion gate corresponding to the first gate electrode is different from the potentials at the positions on the tube axis corresponding to the ion source and the third gate electrode, and the potential at the position on the tube axis corresponding to the second gate electrode is different from the potentials at the positions on the tube axis corresponding to the ion source and the fourth gate electrode. According to the present invention, after sample gas enters the ion gates, charge exchange with reaction ions occurs between the first gate electrode and the second electrode, and positive and negative ions are continuously stored into the storage regions for the positive and negative ions. This leads to an improvement of utility rate of ions. Then, the ions are educed in a step-wise manner from the storage regions for the positive and negative ions by a simple control of a combination of the electrodes.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于双重IMS和方法的离子门。 离子浇口包括离子源,位于离子源一侧的第一栅电极,位于离子源另一侧的第二栅电极,位于第一栅电极侧的第三栅电极, 离子源,第四栅极放置在远离离子源的第二栅电极侧,其中在离子存储期间,对应于第一栅电极的离子门的管轴上的位置的电位不同 从对应于离子源和第三栅电极的管轴上的位置的电位和对应于第二栅电极的管轴上的位置的电位与管轴对应的位置的电位不同 到离子源和第四栅电极。 根据本发明,在样品气体进入离子浇口之后,在第一栅电极和第二电极之间产生与反应离子的电荷交换,正离子和负离子被连续地存储在正离子和负离子的存储区中。 这导致了离子的利用率的提高。 然后,通过简单地控制电极的组合,从正离子和负离子的存储区域逐步地排出离子。

    Charged Particle Source with Integrated Energy Filter
    83.
    发明申请
    Charged Particle Source with Integrated Energy Filter 有权
    带集成能量滤波器的带电粒子源

    公开(公告)号:US20090289195A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-11-26

    申请号:US12472259

    申请日:2009-05-26

    Abstract: The invention describes a particle source in which energy selection occurs. The energy selection occurs by sending a beam of electrically charged particles 103 eccentrically through a lens 107. As a result of this, energy dispersion will occur in an image formed by the lens. By projecting this image onto a slit 109 in an energy selecting diaphragm 108, it is possible to allow only particles in a limited portion of the energy spectrum to pass. Consequently, the passed beam 113 will have a reduced energy spread. Deflection unit 112 deflects the beam to the optical axis 101. One can also elect to deflect a beam 105 going through the middle of the lens toward the optical axis and having, for example, greater current.The energy dispersed spot is imaged on the slit by a deflector 111. When positioning the energy dispersed spot on the slit, central beam 105 is deflected from the axis to such an extent that it is stopped by the energy selecting diaphragm. Hereby reflections and contamination resulting from this beam in the region after the diaphragm are avoided. Also electron-electron interaction resulting from the electrons from the central beam interacting with the energy filtered beam in the area of deflector 112 is avoided.

    Abstract translation: 本发明描述了发生能量选择的粒子源。 通过透过透镜107偏心地发送带电粒子103的束来进行能量选择。结果,由透镜形成的图像中会发生能量分散。 通过将该图像投影到能量选择膜108中的狭缝109上,可以仅允许能谱范围的有限部分中的粒子通过。 因此,通过的梁113将具有减小的能量扩展。 偏转单元112将光束偏转到光轴101.也可以选择将穿过透镜中间的光束105偏转到光轴并具有例如更大的电流。 能量分散点通过偏转器111在狭缝上成像。当将能量分散光斑定位在狭缝上时,中心光束105从轴线偏转到被能量选择光阑停止的程度。 因此避免了在隔膜之后的区域中由该光束产生的反射和污染。 避免了在偏转器112的区域中与来自中心光束的电子与能量过滤光束相互作用的电子 - 电子相互作用。

    Liquid Metal Wetting of Micro-Fabricated Charge-Emission Structures
    84.
    发明申请
    Liquid Metal Wetting of Micro-Fabricated Charge-Emission Structures 失效
    微结构电荷发射结构的液态金属润湿

    公开(公告)号:US20090278434A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-11-12

    申请号:US12306264

    申请日:2007-07-09

    Abstract: Described is a micro-fabricated charged particle emission device including a substrate and a plurality of charged particle emission sites formed in the substrate. A path extends between each emission site and a source of liquid metal. Each path is coated with a wetting layer of non-oxidizing metal for wetting the liquid metal. Exemplary non-oxidizing metals that may be used to provide the wetting layer include gold and platinum. The wetting layer is sufficiently thin such that some liquid metal is able to flow to each emission site despite any chemical interaction between the liquid metal and the non-oxidizing metal of the wetting layer.

    Abstract translation: 描述了一种微制造的带电粒子发射器件,其包括衬底和形成在衬底中的多个带电粒子发射部位。 一条路径在每个发射部位和液态金属源之间延伸。 每个路径涂有非氧化金属的润湿层,用于润湿液态金属。 可用于提供润湿层的示例性非氧化性金属包括金和铂。 润湿层足够薄,使得尽管液态金属和润湿层的非氧化金属之间存在任何化学相互作用,但是一些液态金属能够流到每个发射部位。

    Ion source with substantially planar design
    85.
    发明授权
    Ion source with substantially planar design 失效
    具有基本平面设计的离子源

    公开(公告)号:US07183559B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-02-27

    申请号:US10986456

    申请日:2004-11-12

    CPC classification number: H01J37/08 H01J3/04 H01J27/143

    Abstract: In certain example embodiments of this invention, there is provide an ion source including an anode and a cathode. In certain example embodiments, the cathode does not overhang over the anode, or vice versa. Since no, or fewer, areas of overhang are provided between the anode and cathode, there is less undesirable build-up on the anode and/or cathode during operation of the ion source so that the source can run more efficiently. Moreover, in certain example embodiments, an insulator such as a ceramic or the like is provided between the anode and cathode.

    Abstract translation: 在本发明的某些示例实施例中,提供了包括阳极和阴极的离子源。 在某些示例性实施例中,阴极不会悬在阳极上,反之亦然。 由于在阳极和阴极之间没有或更少的突出区域被提供,所以在离子源操作期间在阳极和/或阴极上的不希望的积聚较少,使得源可以更有效地运行。 此外,在某些示例性实施例中,在阳极和阴极之间设置诸如陶瓷等的绝缘体。

    Multi-radiation source-ferroelectric-based source of plurality of radiation types
    86.
    发明申请
    Multi-radiation source-ferroelectric-based source of plurality of radiation types 审中-公开
    多辐射源 - 铁电型多种辐射源

    公开(公告)号:US20060157656A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-20

    申请号:US11035447

    申请日:2005-01-14

    Abstract: The present invention provides a source of plurality of radiation types using a single source that is made of ferroelectric material in the form of a cathode. The generated radiation types consist of ion and electron beams, X-ray, visible light and ultraviolet radiation. These types allow testing the surface and bulk of the same medium while placed in the same location and are providing confirmation and independent measurements of the material properties. The cathode is made with a continuous electrode on one side and a grid shape electrode on the other. This cathode is supported with fixtures that are used to produce various radiation types. Also, control elements are used to define the shape and directivity of the emitted beam. The present invention eliminates the need for plurality of instruments for obtaining required properties of test materials covering both the surface and the bulk of the test medium. The disclosed source emits multiple types of charged particles and radiation using switchable electromechanical elements. The source performance is enhanced by use of a ferroelectric wafer with a high dielectric constant, and the control of the driving pulse shape. A set of stacks and arrays of multiplexed ferroelectric cathode wafers are used to offer various options in the design of the Ferrosource.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供使用由阴极形式的铁电材料制成的单一源的多种辐射类型的源。 产生的辐射类型由离子和电子束,X射线,可见光和紫外线辐射组成。 这些类型允许在放置在相同位置时测试相同介质的表面和体积,并提供对材料性质的确认和独立测量。 阴极由一侧的连续电极和栅状电极构成。 该阴极由用于产生各种辐射类型的固定装置支撑。 此外,控制元件用于限定发射光束的形状和方向性。 本发明不需要多个仪器来获得覆盖测试介质的表面和体积的测试材料所需的性能。 所公开的源使用可转换的机电元件发射多种类型的带电粒子和辐射。 通过使用具有高介电常数的铁电晶片和驱动脉冲形状的控制来增强源性能。 复合铁电阴极晶片的一组堆叠和阵列被用于在Ferrosource的设计中提供各种选择。

    Soft ionization device and applications thereof
    87.
    发明申请
    Soft ionization device and applications thereof 失效
    软电离装置及其应用

    公开(公告)号:US20040222371A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-11-11

    申请号:US10456939

    申请日:2003-06-06

    Applicant: Ionfinity LLC

    Inventor: Frank T. Hartley

    Abstract: A soft ionization device is disclosed that comprises a series of electrodes having spacing less than the means free path of the molecules to be ionized. In some embodiments, the soft ionization device is used in various applications that require ion or electron sources such as biological or chemical reactors, ion milling, and numerous replacements for conventional hot cathode systems. In another embodiment, a valence spectrometer is disclosed that is configured to variably ionize molecules by their valiancy. In other embodiments, the ionization device is coupled to a spectrometer for the characterization of biological matter. Also disclosed is a preconditioner for preparing biological matter to be ionized.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种软电离装置,其包括具有小于待离子化分子的平均自由程的间隔的一系列电极。 在一些实施例中,软电离装置用于需要离子或电子源(例如生物或化学反应器,离子研磨)和常规热阴极系统的多种替代品的各种应用中。 在另一个实施方案中,公开了一种化学光谱仪,其被配置为通过它们的缬氨酸可变地离子化分子。 在其它实施方案中,将离子化装置耦合到用于表征生物物质的光谱仪。 还公开了用于制备待离子化的生物物质的预处理剂。

    Discharge device having cathode with micro hollow array
    89.
    发明授权
    Discharge device having cathode with micro hollow array 有权
    具有阴极和微空心阵列的放电装置

    公开(公告)号:US06346770B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-02-12

    申请号:US09533008

    申请日:2000-03-22

    Abstract: A discharge device for operation in a gas at a prescribed pressure includes a cathode having a plurality of micro hollows therein, and an anode spaced from the cathode. Each of the micro hollows has dimensions selected to produce a micro hollow discharge at the prescribed pressure. Preferably, each of the micro hollows has a cross-sectional dimension that is on the order of the mean free path of electrons in the gas. Electrical energy is coupled to the cathode and the anode at a voltage and current for producing micro hollow discharges in each of the micro hollows in the cathode. The discharge device may include a discharge chamber for maintaining the prescribed pressure. A dielectric layer may be disposed on the cathode when the spacing between the cathode and the anode is greater than about the mean free path of electrons in the gas. Applications of the discharge device include fluorescent lamps, excimer lamps, flat fluorescent light sources, miniature gas lasers, electron sources and ion sources.

    Abstract translation: 用于在规定压力下操作气体的放电装置包括其中具有多个微型空腔的​​阴极和与阴极间隔开的阳极。 每个微型空腔具有选定的尺寸以在规定的压力下产生微细的中空排出。 优选地,每个微型空腔的​​横截面尺寸都是气体中电子的平均自由程的数量级。 电能以负极和电流耦合到阴极和阳极,用于在阴极中的每个微型空腔中产生微空心放电。 排出装置可以包括用于维持规定压力的排出室。 当阴极和阳极之间的间隔大于气体中电子的平均自由程时,电介质层可以设置在阴极上。 放电装置的应用包括荧光灯,准分子灯,平面荧光光源,微型气体激光器,电子源和离子源。

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