Fundamentals of ion mobility in the free molecular regime. Interlacing the past, present and future of ion mobility calculations

• Published in: International reviews in physical chemistry Vol. 39; no. 4; pp. 569 - 623
• Main Authors: Larriba-Andaluz, Carlos, Prell, James S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Taylor & Francis 01.10.2020; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Angular velocity; Boltzmann transport equation; Calculators; Collision dynamics; Dipoles; drift; free molecular; Inelastic collisions; Ion; Ionic mobility; Ions; kinetic theory; Mathematical analysis; mobility; Moments of inertia; Momentum transfer; Numerical methods; two-temperature

While existing ion mobility calculators are capable of feats as impressive as calculating collision cross sections (CCS) within a few per cent and within a very reasonable time, the simplifications assumed in their estimations precludes them from being more precise, potentially overreaching with res...