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Spectroscopy-06-01-2004
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Mass Spectrometry Forum: Space Charge in Mass Spectrometry (PDF)

This column discusses the space charge effect, which is rooted in the physics of interaction between charged particles, with direct implications in MS instrument design and consequences in their performance.

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Mass Spectrometry Forum: Space Charge in Mass Spectrometry (PDF)

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