By O. David Sparkman The recent explosion of applications with mass spectrometry to solving problems in chemical and bioanalytical analysis requires scientists from all disciplines to become conversant in the language and symbolism of mass spectrometry. Failure to do so may result in confusion, misrepresentation, and significantly diminished communication; both written and oral. This concise desk reference is compiled to give newcomers and seasoned practitioners the information they need to be successful for communicating ideas and results.

You will be able to:

• Communicate more effectively through written and oral presentations
• Write improved papers
• Verify that you are utilizing the correct terminologies
• Submit higher quality proposals
• Select the appropriate terminologies for your specific applications
• Avoid archaic and misused terminologies
• Understand and utilize the appropriate formats and conventions

• A complete listing of correct and incorrect terminology
• Important formulae and equations
• A through overview of modern instrumentation and techniques
• A comprehensive bibliography of mass spectral publications
• Where to find information on any topic in mass spectrometry