2D-LC User Guide 367
14 Theoretical Background
Theoretical basis of 2D-LC
or, approximated by the average of
1
and
2
, using the easy to measure peak
to valley ratio (P = f/g) and assuming that peaks are Gaussian:
Figure 173
2
D resolution (peak to valley ratio relation)
Table 44 Definitions
Symbol Denotation
RResolution
Δt Difference in retention time maxima of two components
Average standard deviation of Gaussian peaks
dr Distance between two spots in a plane
P Peak to valley ratio
f Difference between amplitude at the valley, h, and g
h Valley
g Average peak maximum