Optimized electron–optical system of a static mass-spectrometer for simultaneous isotopic and chemical analysis

Abstract

A new approach to control the linear dimensions of analytical electrophysical systems is suggested. This approach uses the lens properties of electron–optical elements with a curvilinear axis. It is shown that such an approach can be effectively applied, in particular, to synthesize ion–optical systems (IOSs) for static magnetic mass spectrometers and can be implemented owing to off-axis fundamental points, the “poles” of an electron–optical system, introduced earlier by one of the authors. The capabilities of the new approach are demonstrated with the synthesis of the IOS of a static mass spectrometer dedicated for isotopic and chemical analysis with an increased resolution. A new IOS not only provides desired high ion–optical parameters at decreased dimensions of the mass spectrometer as a whole but also makes it possible to loosen requirements for the manufacturing accuracy of IOS main elements.