2 Hardware Overview
Agilent Jet Stream (AJS) source
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Agilent Jet Stream (AJS) source
The Agilent Jet Stream (AJS) source uses the same ionization technique as the
Electrospray source.
The AJS source uses Thermal Gradient Focusing Technology, which is a process
in which super-heated nitrogen (N
2
) is used to improve ion generation and
desolvation.
AJS source improves sensitivity 5x or more for many small- molecule
compounds that undergo electrospray ionization.
Figure 4. AJS cover, ion source, and spray shield