Ion Cyclotron Resonance Facility

Pairing mass spectrometry with high magnetic fields for a range of research applications.

This facility is charged with developing and exploiting the unique capabilities of Fourier Transform Ion Cyclotron Resonance (FT-ICR) mass spectrometry, and leads the world in instrument and technique development as well as novel applications of FT-ICR mass spectrometry.

The facility features directors for instrumentation, biological applications, environmental, petrochemical applications, and user services as well as a machinist, technician and numerous rotating postdocs who are available to collaborate and/or assist with projects.

ICR Numbers

3 Magnets

10 Techniques

Trained User Support Scientists

Located at Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL.

Get a Closer Look

Instruments

Scientist adjusting the 9.4 Tesla FT-ICR MS 155mm

Techniques

Magnet Schedule

User using the 9.4 Tesla FT-ICR MS 220mm

Research

MagLab Scientist running experiment on the 9.4 Tesla FT-ICR MS 220mm

Staff

Applications

ICR Software

Featured Research

Science Highlights

(A–D) FT ICR-MS mass spectra of unburned and burned soil from negative-mode electrospray ionization. ). (E) These m/z ratios were compiled into density plots.

Wildfires Reshape Soil: Impact on Nutrients and Microbes

VanderRoest, J.P.; Fowler, J.A.; Rhoades, C.C.; Roth, H.K.; Broeckling, C.D.; Fegel, T.S.; McKenna, A.M.; Bechtold, E.K.; Boot, C.M.; Wilkins, M.J.; Borch, T., Environmental Science and Technology, 58 (9), 4167-4180 (2024)

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Left: A change of differential conductance occurs in response to applied voltage. Right: The tunneling circuit formed on the tip of the diamond anvil press.

Taking Tunneling Spectroscopy to new Extremes: Revealing Superconducting Symmetries in Sulfur at Ultra High Pressures

Du, F.; Balakirev, F.F.; Minkov, V.S.; Smith, G.A.; Maiorov, B.A.; Kong, P.P.; Drozdov, A.P.; Eremets, M.I.; Du, F.; Balakirev, F.F.; Minkov, V.S.; Smith, G.A.; Maiorov, B.A.; Kong, P.P.; Drozdov, A.P.; Eremets, M.I., Physical Review Letters, 133, 036002 (2024)

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