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Cycle Time

Definition

The time for a repeated acquisition sequence, including measurements and overhead.

Related terms

Dwell Time
The period between an attacker gaining initial access and their detection. Reducing dwell time is a primary goal of threat hunting. The...
Ion Ratio
A defined comparison of ion responses, requiring a stated convention and method-specific assessment.
MRM
Multiple Reaction Monitoring. LC-MS-MS or GC-MS-MS mode that follows specific precursor-to-product ion transitions for each target analyte, giving very high selectivity at...
Precursor Ion
An ion selected or otherwise associated with a subsequent reaction or fragmentation stage.
Product Ion
An ion formed through a process involving a precursor ion.

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