The past decade has seen huge advances in the types and
applications of mass spectrometry in all areas of science.
With this growth has come a bewildering array of names,
technical terms and abbreviations, making it a challenge to keep
up-to-date.

This Dictionary is a starting point for all those new to
the topic, as well as a useful reference on terminology for
those already in the field. Fully illustrated in full colour, the
Dictionary will aid scientists from all disciplines in becoming
conversant in the language and terminology of mass
spectrometry.

The Dictionary will be an essential reference source for:

* experienced users as an aide memoir or when seeking
clarification of terminology

* purchasers of equipment who need an explanation of the
technical terms used in manufacturer's brochures and manuals

* potential MS users who want a definition of an unfamiliar
instrument or technique.

A.I.Mallet, University of Greenwich, UK and S.Down, Consultant, Nottingham, UK

Dictionary of Mass Spectrometry

The past decade has seen huge advances in the types and applications of mass spectrometry in all areas of science and with this growth has come a bewildering array of names, technical terms and abbreviations, making it a challenge to keep up-to-date. This Dictionary will act as a first point of reference for definitions of new and currently used terms and to guide users to important information. Fully illustrated in four-colour the Dictionary will aid scientists from all disciplines to become conversant in the language and terminology of mass spectrometry.

• Over 800 technical terms and acronyms used in the areas of mass spectrometry and related techniques.
• Intended to provide easy navigation through the terminology and to be a first point of reference for definitions of new and established terms.
• Highly illustrated with over 400 images of instrument schematics, relevant spectra and instruments throughout and extensively cross-referenced

The Dictionary will be an essential reference source for beginners and experienced users when seeking a definition in the field, purchasers of equipment who need an explanation of the technical terms used in manufacturer's brochures and manuals and potential MS users who want a definition of an unfamiliar instrument or technique

Zusammenfassung
The past decade has seen huge advances in the types and applications of mass spectrometry in all areas of science. With this growth has come a bewildering array of names, technical terms and abbreviations, making it a challenge to keep up-to-date.

This Dictionary is a starting point for all those new to the topic, as well as a useful reference on terminology for those already in the field. Fully illustrated in full colour, the Dictionary will aid scientists from all disciplines in becoming conversant in the language and terminology of mass spectrometry.

The Dictionary will be an essential reference source for:

• experienced users as an aide memoir or when seeking clarification of terminology
• purchasers of equipment who need an explanation of the technical terms used in manufacturer's brochures and manuals
• potential MS users who want a definition of an unfamiliar instrument or technique.

Preface vi

Sponsors vii

Acronyms 1

Dictionary Entries 5

Suggested Reading 170

Sponsor Information 172