A spectrum obtained when a beam of ions is separated according to the translational
energy-to-charge ratios of the ionic species contained within it. A radial electric
field (
E) achieves separation of the various ionic species in this way.
Source:
PAC, 1991, 63, 1541
(Recommendations for nomenclature and symbolism for mass spectroscopy (including an
appendix of terms used in vacuum technology). (Recommendations 1991))
on page 1550