Mass Spectrometer Collection

Mass spectrometer, 1954
Mass spectrometer. Researchers adjusting the controls of a mass spectrometer. This is an all-metal demountable mass spectrometer

Brent Dalrymple, US geologist
Brent Dalrymple (born 1937), US geologist. Dalrymple is adjusting a mass spectrometer vacuum flight tube. Mass spectrometers accurately detect the mass of molecules of a sample

Mass spectrometer in a lab. Mass spectrometry uses strong magnetic and electric fields to separate the components of a sample by mass and charge

Mass spectrometer in protein research
Mass spectrometer used to determine the sequence of amino acids in proteins during proteomics research. Proteomics is the study of the structure and function of proteins

Mass spectrometry
MODEL RELEASED. Mass spectrometry. Physicist in front of a time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometer (TOF SIMS). The TOF SIMS is used to analyse the surface of a sample

Close-up of part of a mass spectrometer

Technician prepares samples for mass spectrometer
MODEL RELEASED. Mass spectrometry. Scientist examines tubes of samples to be analysed in a mass spectrometer. Results of analysis are shown on the computer monitor

Time-of-flight secondary mass spectrometer
Time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometer. View of a sample tray of a time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometer (ToF SIMS). This mass spectrometer analyses the surface of a sample

Technician uses an isotope ratio mass spectrometer
MODEL RELEASED. Isotope ratio mass spectrometry. Technician observes the visual display unit of an isotope ratio mass spectrometer during the analysis of a sample

Plasma carburising
A technician observes a machine part undergoing plasma carburisation, a surface hardening process, through the inspection port of a plasma chamber

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The mass spectrometer, first introduced in 1954, has revolutionized scientific research and analysis. One notable application is its use in Glenn's Extreme Environment Rig (GEER), where it enables scientists to study the composition of various substances under extreme conditions. Renowned US geologist Brent Dalrymple has extensively employed this powerful tool to investigate geological samples and unravel Earth's history. In laboratories worldwide, the mass spectrometer plays a pivotal role in countless experiments. Its ability to precisely measure the masses of ions allows researchers to identify unknown compounds and determine their chemical structures with remarkable accuracy. Whether analyzing proteins or studying complex organic molecules, this instrument proves invaluable in protein research. Mass spectrometry itself encompasses a range of techniques that utilize these instruments for diverse purposes. From identifying pollutants in environmental samples to detecting drugs in forensic investigations, its applications are vast and ever-expanding. A close-up view reveals intricate components within a mass spectrometer - ion sources, analyzers, detectors - all working together seamlessly to provide precise measurements. The hands injecting a sample into the instrument highlight the meticulousness required for accurate results. As technology advances, so does our understanding of the world around us. Mass spectrometers continue to evolve alongside other scientific tools, enabling us to delve deeper into molecular mysteries and unlock new realms of knowledge.