Ambient mass spectrometry (ambient MS) 1 is an extension to MS that allows the analysis of samples at atmospheric pressure under ambient conditions. In ambient MS, samples are exposed to agents that ...

In 2009 researchers found an "ionization surprise" that defied explanation. Until that time, it had been commonly thought that the ionization of atoms by strong laser fields was well-understood, but ...

What are the ionization techniques for mass spectrometry? Mass spectrometry (MS) plays a vital role in many aspects of our lives, from diagnosing illness and detecting food contaminants to fighting ...

Researchers have for the first time measured the first ionization energy of lawrencium, the last of the actinides, validating predictions of the element’s electronic structure (Nature 2015, DOI: ...

A team of researchers from the University of Ottawa has made significant strides in understanding the ionization of atoms and molecules, a fundamental process in physics that has implications for ...

For manufacturers of high-technology components and products, controlling static electricity is not an option—it’s a necessity. Many companies have their own static-control programs as well as ...