Correction of non-linearity in inductively-coupled-plasma mass-spectrometry

质谱仪的化学分析支撑着澳大利亚的关键经济部门，特别是矿产和农业。在过去的25年里，四极感应耦合等离子体质谱计的重要性有了特别的提高。在这次质谱学家和领先仪器设计者的合作中，我们将提高其检测系统的线性度，以获得更精确和准确的数据。来自这些高通量仪器的更好的元素和同位素比率数据将在许多澳大利亚感兴趣的领域开辟新的现实世界应用，如生物安全、法医学、地下水管理和药物设计。这项研究还将为该行业合作伙伴设计下一代仪器提供信息。

Chemical analyses by mass spectrometers underpin key Australian economic sectors, particularly minerals and agriculture. The quadrupole inductively-coupled-plasma mass-spectrometer has seen a particular rise in prominence over last 25 years. In this collaboration between mass spectrometrists and the leading instrument designer, we will improve the linearity of its detection system for more precise and accurate data. Better elemental and isotope ratio data from these high-throughput instruments will open up new real-world applications in many areas of Australian interest, such as biosecurity, forensics, groundwater management, and drug design. The research will also inform design of the next generation instruments by the industry partner.