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主要经济部门，特别是矿产和农业。四极电感耦合等离子质谱仪在过去的25年里有了显著的发展。在质谱师和领先的仪器设计师之间的合作中，我们将改善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值数据将在澳大利亚感兴趣的许多领域开辟新的实际应用，如生物安全、法医学、地下水管理和药物设计。该研究还将为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.