CPC H01J 49/107 (2013.01) [H01J 49/0031 (2013.01)] | 19 Claims |
1. A method for multi-modal ionization comprising:
receiving an analyte;
ionizing some molecules of the analyte using a first ionization method and a first ionization source to produce first ions;
ionizing other molecules of the analyte using a second ionization method and a second ionization source to produce second ions; and
providing the first and second ions to a mass analyzer, wherein the second ionization source comprises a counter electrode and a high-voltage electrode separated by a dielectric barrier, and wherein an end of the dielectric barrier and an inlet of the mass analyzer are electrically coupled to a ground.
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