Collision Cross Section Measurements in a Fourier Transform Ion Cyclotron Resonance Mass Spectrometer

Authors

Daniel E. Austin, Brigham Young University
Dr. David Dearden, Brigham Young University

Keywords

collision cross, Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometer, FTICR-MS

College

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Department

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Abstract

I explored the possibility of using spectral linewidths in a Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometer (FTICR-MS) to measure ion collision cross sections. A measurement of an ion’s collision cross section would provide important information about its conformation, or the spatial arrangement of the atoms and functional groups that make up the ion.

Recommended Citation

Austin, Daniel E. and Dearden, Dr. David (2013) "Collision Cross Section Measurements in a Fourier Transform Ion Cyclotron Resonance Mass Spectrometer," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2506.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2506