Mass Spectrometry Scripps

Overview & Synopsis

This resource from the Scripps Center for Metabolomics
introduces the fundamental concepts of mass spectrometry (MS), so it is very
good for beginners. It includes the most essential facts about MS that concern
the principles of ionization, mass analyzers, and detectors, as well as
information on the vacuum system required for MS analysis. The note gives
foundational knowledge of how MS works: from the generation of ions from a
sample to the separation process and on to detection. Suitable for practitioners
who are just beginning a career in analytical chemistry or metabolomics, it
provides an easily accessible introduction to the technology and applications in
the analysis of complex molecular systems.