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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Spectrometry
  • Instrumentation

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  • Spatial aperture coding enhances throughput and resolution in mass spectrometry.
  • Previous implementations in cycloidal mass spectrometers suffered from reconstruction artifacts.
  • Residual artifacts at low mass (<17 u) limit analytical accuracy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To reduce significant reconstruction artifacts in spatial aperture coded mass spectrometry.
  • To improve the accuracy of analyte identification and quantification.
  • To validate the hypothesis of mass-dependent ion curvature as the artifact source.

Main Methods:

  • Modified the reconstruction algorithm to include a mass-dependent system response function (10-110 u).
  • Redesigned the ion source to ensure constant system response across all masses.
  • Validated artifact reduction through experimental measurements.

Main Results:

  • The mass-dependent system response method reduced artifacts by 82%.
  • The ion source redesign reduced artifacts by 94%.
  • Both methods demonstrated significant reduction in low-mass artifacts.

Conclusions:

  • Mass-dependent ion curvature in the ion source causes reconstruction artifacts.
  • Adjusting the reconstruction algorithm and ion source design effectively minimizes these artifacts.
  • These improvements enhance the reliability of high-throughput, high-resolution mass spectrometry.