title: A new ICP-TOFMS. Measurement and readout of mass spectra with 30 micros time resolution, applied to in-torch LA-ICP-MS.
abstract: In-torch LA-ICP-MS was implemented into an in-house-built ICP-TOFMS system. The fast data acquisition capabilities of the new configuration allowed simultaneous multi-element measurement and readout of in-torch LA-ICP-MS signals with 30 micros time resolution. The measurements confirmed previously observed fine structures of in-torch generated signals and provided new insights in the dynamic processes in the plasma on a microsecond time scale. The new setup is described in detail and first figures of merit are given.
authors.affiliation: Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, ETH Zurich, 8093, Zurich, Switzerland.
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tanner
authors.forename: Detlef
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Günther