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into a frequency-domain function and the<br />

converse.<br />

FFT See Fast Fourier Transform (FFT).<br />

fluoranthene A reagent anion that is used in an<br />

electron transfer dissociation (ETD) experiment.<br />

firmware Software routines stored in read-only<br />

memory. Startup routines and low-level input/<br />

output instructions are stored in firmware.<br />

forepump The pump that evacuates the foreline. A<br />

rotary-vane pump is a type of forepump.<br />

Fourier Transform - Ion Cyclotron Resonance<br />

Mass Spectrometry (FT-ICR MS) A technique<br />

that determines the mass-to-charge ratio of an ion<br />

by measuring its cyclotron frequency in a strong<br />

magnetic field.<br />

fragment ion A charged dissociation product of an<br />

ionic fragmentation. Such an ion can dissociate<br />

further to form other charged molecular or<br />

atomic species of successively lower formula<br />

weights.<br />

fragmentation The dissociation of a molecule or<br />

ion to form fragments, either ionic or neutral.<br />

When a molecule or ion interacts with a particle<br />

(electron, ion, or neutral species) the molecule or<br />

ion absorbs energy and can subsequently fall<br />

apart into a series of charged or neutral<br />

fragments. The mass spectrum of the fragment<br />

ions is unique for the molecule or ion.<br />

FT Fourier Transformation<br />

FT-ICR MS See Fourier Transform - Ion<br />

Cyclotron Resonance Mass Spectrometry (FT-<br />

ICR MS).<br />

FTMS Fourier Transformation Mass Spectroscopy<br />

full-scan type Provides a full mass spectrum of<br />

each analyte or parent ion. With the full-scan<br />

type, the mass analyzer is scanned from the first<br />

mass to the last mass without interruption. Also<br />

known as single-stage full-scan type.<br />

FWHM Full Width at Half Maximum<br />

g gram<br />

G Gauss; giga (10 9 )<br />

GC gas chromatograph; gas chromatography<br />

Glossary: FFT<br />

GC/MS gas chromatography / mass spectrometer<br />

GUI graphical user interface<br />

h hour<br />

h height<br />

handshake A signal that acknowledges that<br />

communication can take place.<br />

HCD Higher Energy Collision Induced<br />

Dissociation<br />

header information Data stored in each data file<br />

that summarizes the information contained in the<br />

file.<br />

H-ESI source Heated-electrospray ionization<br />

(H-ESI) converts ions in solution into ions in the<br />

gas phase by using electrospray ionization (ESI)<br />

in combination with heated auxiliary gas.<br />

high performance liquid chromatography<br />

(HPLC) Liquid chromatography in which the<br />

liquid is driven through the column at high<br />

pressure. Also known as high pressure liquid<br />

chromatography.<br />

HPLC See high performance liquid<br />

chromatography (HPLC).<br />

HV high voltage<br />

Hz hertz (cycles per second)<br />

ID inside diameter<br />

IEC International Electrotechnical Commission<br />

Thermo Fisher Scientific <strong>LTQ</strong> <strong>Orbitrap</strong> <strong>XL</strong> <strong>Hardware</strong> <strong>Manual</strong> G-3

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