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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Omics Technologies

Background:

  • Time-of-flight mass spectrometry (TOF MS) is crucial for rapid, high-sensitivity analysis.
  • Increasing sample complexity in omics necessitates higher resolving power in TOF MS.
  • Traditional TOF instruments require large sizes to achieve high resolution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review two decades of advancements in multi-pass time-of-flight (MPT) analyzers.
  • To highlight the evolution and benefits of multi-reflecting (MRT) TOF MS instruments.
  • To provide researchers with information for selecting appropriate MRT mass spectrometers.

Main Methods:

  • Review of multi-pass TOF analyzer designs, focusing on multi-turn (MTT) and multi-reflecting (MRT) configurations.
  • Analysis of optimized analyzer designs, including mirror-based MRT instruments.
  • Exploration of orthogonal accelerators and trap pulse converters, assessing efficiency and space charge effects.

Main Results:

  • MPT analyzers, particularly MRT designs, overcome the size limitations of traditional TOF MS for high resolution.
  • Mirror-based MRT instruments generally offer superior resolution and spatial acceptance compared to MTT designs.
  • Comparison of various MRT configurations and commercial instruments is presented.

Conclusions:

  • Multi-reflecting (MRT) TOF MS technology represents a significant advancement for high-resolution analysis in complex omics studies.
  • Optimized analyzer designs and components like orthogonal accelerators are key to performance.
  • This review empowers researchers to make informed decisions regarding MRT mass spectrometer selection.