Magnetic deflection

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006900",
  "term": "Magnetic deflection",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The change in trajectory of charged particles as they pass through a magnetic field. This phenomenon is caused by the Lorentz force acting perpendicular to both the particle's velocity and the magnetic field direction. It is a fundamental principle used in mass spectrometry to separate ions based on their mass-to-charge ratio.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "Orange Book, 2nd ed., p. 201 (https://media.iupac.org/publications/analytical_compendium/)",
    "PAC, 1991, 63, 1541. 'Recommendations for nomenclature and symbolism for mass spectroscopy (including an appendix of terms used in vacuum technology). (Recommendations 1991)' on page 1544 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199163101541)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/magnetic-deflection/"
}