Flyin' Ions: Simulated and Physical Testing of a Time of Flight Mass Spectrometer

ORAL

Abstract

Development of a miniature time-of-flight mass spectrometer for NASA was aided by computational simulation via SIMION 8.0 {\copyright}. A novel electron source using carbon nanotubes for generation of ions was implemented. Over all design was compatible with micro-fabrication techniques.

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Authors

  • Nicholas Morrill

    • Brigham Young University

  • Todd King

    • NASA

  • Stephanie Getty

    • NASA

  • Mary Li

    • NASA

  • Steven Feng

    • NASA

  • Nick Costen

    • NASA

  • Larry Hess

    • NASA

  • Vincent Holmes

    • NASA

  • Dan Stewart

    • NASA

  • Greg Hidrobo

    • NASA

  • Cle Hunt

    • NASA

  • Inge ten Kate

    • NASA

  • Steve Cagiano

    • NASA

  • Will Brinkerhoff

    • NASA

  • Danny Glavin

    • NASA

  • Paul Mahaffy

    • NASA