An instrument in which beams of ions are separated (analysed) according to the quotient
mass/charge, and in which the ions are measured electrically. This term should also
be used when a
scintillation detector is employed.
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 1545
See also:
PAC, 1990, 62, 2167
(Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990))
on page 2200