Computational Characterization of Space-Charge-Induced Potential Distortion in a Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer Ionizer

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• The aim is to analyze how space-charge effects induce potential distortion in quadrupole mass spectrometer ionizers.
• Utilized computational modeling techniques
• Evaluated space-charge effects in ionization
• Assessed the impact on mass spectrometer performance
• Identified significant potential distortions caused by space-charge
• Demonstrated variations in mass measurement accuracy
• Provided insights for optimizing ionizer design