IMI Adaptas Electron Multiplier Nomenclature
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Active Film Multipliers | Dynode material producing air stability, long shelf life and high secondary yield |
| Analogue Output | Direct current gain from detector output |
| Applied Voltage | HV voltage applied across the detector |
| Dual Mode | Detector containing both pulse counting and analogue outputs |
| Electric Fields | Relates to ion/electron manipulation using electric fields |
| Gain | Ratio of signal out (electrons) to signal in (ions) |
| Grids | Parallel wire grids used for field isolation and termination elements in TOF detectors |
| HED | High energy conversion dynode |
| Ion Collection | Ion collection efficiency |
| Ion to Electron Conversion | Electron yield from ion impact |
| Ion/Electron Optics | Ability to accurately model ion and electron trajectories during computer simulations |
| Magnetic fields | Relates to ion/electron manipulation using magnetic fields |
| Noise | Background signal detected caused by statistical, cold emission or out gassing |
| Operational Life | The usable life of the detector |
| Pulse Counting | Ion counting from electron multiplier |
| Secondary Electron Yield | Number of electrons emitted from primary impact |
| TOF | Time of Flight Mass Spectrometer |