Analyzer scan modes for hybrid mass spectrometers

The scan modes that can be used to obtain daughter ion, parent ion, and constant neutral-loss spectra on hybrid mass spectrometers are derived for instruments with a quadrupole combined with a magnetic and/or electric sector. All combinations of sector/quadrupole and quadrupole/sector instruments are discussed. The advantages or lack thereof of the various scans are presented with respect to operation, resolution and potential artifacts.