Π/n rad magnetic sector

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009050",
  "term": "Π/n rad magnetic sector",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of magnetic sector mass analyzer where the angle of deflection for the central ion path is defined as π/n radians, with n being an integer greater than or equal to 2. In this configuration, ions travel through a uniform magnetic field that bends their trajectory by a specific angle before they reach the detector. A common example is the 90° sector, where n equals 2, corresponding to a π/2 radian deflection.",
  "synonyms": [
    "180º/n magnetic sector"
  ],
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2013, 85, 1515. 'Definitions of terms relating to mass spectrometry (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 1577 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-06-04-06)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/p-n-rad-magnetic-sector/"
}