It is used for determining masses of particles and determining the elemental composition of a sample or molecule. Mass analyzers separate the ions according to their mass-to-charge ratio. The following two laws govern the dynamics of charged particles in electric and magnetic fields in a vacuum:.
There are many types of mass analyzers, using either static or dynamic fields, and magnetic or electric fields, but all operate according to the above differential equation.
The following figure illustrates one type of mass spectrometer. The deflections of the particles are dependent on the mass-to-charge ratio. In the case of isotopic carbon dioxide, each molecule has the same charge, but different masses. The mass spectrometer will segregate the particles spatially allowing a detector to measure the mass-to-charge ratio of each particle.
Since the charge is known, the absolute mass can be determined trivially. The relative abundances can be inferred from counting the number of particles of each given mass.
Mass Spectrometry : Schematics of a simple mass spectrometer with sector type mass analyzer. This one is for the measurement of carbon dioxide isotope ratios IRMS as in the carbon urea breath test.
Privacy Policy. Skip to main content. Search for:. Motion of a Charged Particle in a Magnetic Field. Electric vs. Magnetic Forces Electric and magnetic forces both affect the trajectory of charged particles, but in qualitatively different ways. Learning Objectives Compare the effects of the electric and the magnetic fields on the charged particle. Key Takeaways Key Points The force on a charged particle due to an electric field is directed parallel to the electric field vector in the case of a positive charge, and anti-parallel in the case of a negative charge.
It does not depend on the velocity of the particle. In contrast, the magnetic force on a charge particle is orthogonal to the magnetic field vector, and depends on the velocity of the particle.
The right hand rule can be used to determine the direction of the force. An electric field may do work on a charged particle, while a magnetic field does no work. The Lorentz force is the combination of the electric and magnetic force, which are often considered together for practical applications.
Electric field lines are generated on positive charges and terminate on negative ones. The field lines of an isolated charge are directly radially outward.
The electric field is tangent to these lines. Magnetic field lines, in the case of a magnet, are generated at the north pole and terminate on a south pole. Magnetic poles do not exist in isolation. Like in the case of electric field lines, the magnetic field is tangent to the field lines.
Charged particles will spiral around these field lines. Key Terms orthogonal : Of two objects, at right angles; perpendicular to each other. Learning Objectives Identify conditions required for the particle to move in a straight line in the magnetic field. A particle with constant velocity will move along a straight line through space.
In the case that the velocity vector is neither parallel nor perpendicular to the magnetic field, the component of the velocity parallel to the field will remain constant. Key Terms straight-line motion : motion that proceeds in a single direction. Circular Motion Since the magnetic force is always perpendicular to the velocity of a charged particle, the particle will undergo circular motion. Learning Objectives Describe conditions that lead to the circular motion of a charged particle in the magnetic field.
Key Takeaways Key Points The magnetic field does no work, so the kinetic energy and speed of a charged particle in a magnetic field remain constant.
The magnetic force, acting perpendicular to the velocity of the particle, will cause circular motion. Solving for r above yields the gryoradius, or the radius of curvature of the path of a particle with charge q and mass m moving in a magnetic field of strength B. Key Terms gyroradius : The radius of the circular motion of a charged particle in the presence of a uniform magnetic field. Given by the equality of the centripetal force and magnetic Lorentz force.
Helical Motion Helical motion results when the velocity vector is not perpendicular to the magnetic field vector. Learning Objectives Describe conditions that lead to the helical motion of a charged particle in the magnetic field. Key Takeaways Key Points Previously, we have seen that circular motion results when the velocity of a charged particle is perpendicular to the magnetic field. If the velocity is not perpendicular to the magnetic field, we consider only the component of v that is perpendicular to the field when making our calculations.
This produces helical motion. Charges may spiral along field lines. If the strength of the magnetic field increases in the direction of motion, the field will exert a force to slow the charges and even reverse their direction.
This is known as a magnetic mirror. Key Terms helical motion : The motion that is produced when one component of the velocity is constant in magnitude and direction i. It is the superposition of straight-line and circular motion. The mirror effect results in a tendency for charged particles to bounce back from the high field region.
Examples and Applications Cyclotrons, magnetrons, and mass spectrometers represent practical technological applications of electromagnetic fields.
Learning Objectives Discuss application of mass spectrometers, movement of charged particles in a cyclotron, and how microwaves are generated in the cavity magnetron. Key Takeaways Key Points A cyclotron is a type of particle accelerator in which charged particles accelerate outwards from the center along a spiral path. The particles are held to a spiral trajectory by a static magnetic field and accelerated by a rapidly varying electric field.
The magnetron has applications in radar, heating, and lighting. What is the sign of the electrical charge on the particle C as the charge on the plate is increased. Would you expect the bending to increase decrease or stay the same as the mass of the particles increase when the speed of the particle remains the same?
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As the mass of the particle is increased while the speed of the particles remains the same, would you expect the bending to increase, decrease, or stay the same? What scientific concept do you need to know in order to solve this problem? Our tutors have indicated that to solve this problem you will need to apply the Thomson's Cathode Ray Tube Experiment concept. If you forgot your password, you can reset it. Join thousands of students and gain free access to 46 hours of Chemistry videos that follow the topics your textbook covers.
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