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The Effect of Collimating Lens Focusing on Laser Beam Shape in Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-MS)

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The Effect of Collimating Lens Focusing on Laser Beam Shape in Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-MS)
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Journal of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry, January 2018
DOI 10.1007/s13361-017-1867-9
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Matthew B. O’Rourke, Benjamin B. A. Raymond, Steven P. Djordjevic, Matthew P. Padula

Abstract

Tissue imaging using matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry (MALDI-MS) is a well-established technique that, in recent years, has seen wider adoption and novel application. Applications such imaging mass spectrometry (IMS) and biotyping are beginning to gain greater exposure and use; however, with limitations in optimization methods, producing the best result often relies on the ability to customize the physical characteristics of the instrumentation, a task that is challenging for most mass spectrometry laboratories. With this in mind, we have described the effect of making simple adjustments to the laser optics at the final collimating lens area, to adjust the laser beam size and shape in order to allow greater customization of the instrument for improving techniques such as IMS. We have therefore been able to demonstrate that improvements can be made without requiring the help of an electrical engineer or external funding in a way that only costs a small amount of time. Graphical Abstract ᅟ.

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Unknown 9 100%

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Readers by professional status Count As %
Student > Ph. D. Student 2 22%
Student > Bachelor 1 11%
Researcher 1 11%
Unknown 5 56%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Chemistry 3 33%
Physics and Astronomy 1 11%
Unknown 5 56%
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