Microplasma-based sample ionizing device and methods of use thereof

Aspects of the invention include sample ionizing devices and methods of use thereof. Embodiments of the sample ionizing devices include a microplasma generation source with a plasma generation region, a sample input port for delivering a sample to the plasma generation region, and a gas flow element...

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Main Authors Dutton, David T, Urdahl, Randall S, Schleifer, Arthur, Seward, Karen L
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 12.10.2010
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Summary:Aspects of the invention include sample ionizing devices and methods of use thereof. Embodiments of the sample ionizing devices include a microplasma generation source with a plasma generation region, a sample input port for delivering a sample to the plasma generation region, and a gas flow element configured to flow gas through the microplasma generation source independently of the sample input port. The devices and methods of the invention find use in a variety of different applications, including analyte detection applications.