Popular with students for its clear, easy-to-read presentation, Introduction to Mass Spectrometry: Instrumentation, Applications, and Strategies for Data Interpretation, Fourth Edition explores both the potential and limitations of mass spectrometry, using real-world examples of the full range of applications and analyses. Unlike comparable texts, this comprehensive reference provides systematic descriptions of the various types of mass analyzers and ionization, along with corresponding strategies for interpretation of data. Among the topics, you'll find detailed coverage of inlet systems, vacuum systems, detectors, data systems and specialized techniques such as MS/MS and selected ion monitoring for quantitative analyses.