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joeygallagher · 2 years
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Mass Spectrometer circa 1970s / Dave Chappelle Quote  (2021)
photo by Henry Earle Lumpkin 
at Exxon Research Analytical Laboratories - Baytown, TX (1970s)
“Modern mass spectrometry has advanced dramatically since the 1970s, creating a demand for ever-improving mass spectral reference standards to ensure accurate chemical identifications.”
Courtesy of the Chemical Heritage Foundation Collections
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arotemisace · 1 year
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of course when my boss is on vacation the half million dollar mass spectrometer breaks
and now its fallen on me to fix but i don’t know how and if i can’t fix it then this other guy won’t recommend me to this phd advisor
gahhhhhhh horrible horrible morning
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internetskiff · 8 months
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A tidbit of Half-Life lore that always fascinated me is that the machine that causes the Resonance Cascade and basically kicks off the events of the entire series is called the "Anti-mass SPECTROMETER" - spectrometers usually doing.. exactly what it says on the tin, measuring the spectrum of something (light spectra for example). So basically, instead of the entire incident being kicked off by a deliberate teleportation experiment gone wrong like in a cliche science fiction horror story (which iirc that was what they originally went with in early development), the whole incident was kicked off by a "relatively" mundane measuring device (by Black Mesa standards, at least). It's such a good subversion of tropes methinks, especially for a videogame from 1998. The teleportation experiments still happened, of course. They've been happening for a while. They've been dissecting fauna from the other world, studying it, setting up outposts - they were pretty close to finding their footing in Xen, and in any other videogame at the time the Lambda Labs would be the root cause of the problem, and their teleporter device would be what causes a tear between realities. But nope! It's merely the precursor. Shit only hits the fan because of an otherwise normal sample measurement gone wrong.
It adds a degree of believability to it, methinks. A device being pushed to it's limits by staff racing to meet a quota - it almost sounds like I'm describing the lead up to a real life nuclear accident, doesn't it? Hundreds of lives cut short by a rushed sample measurement? The G-Man planted a particularly pure sample, but I really do wonder how much it's purity actually played into the whole disaster. It seems like it was IMPERATIVE that the Spectrometer was also pushed to it's limits analyzing it. I mean, even one of the scientists says that boosting it to 105% is a "bit of a gamble" so they knew it was a risky move to stress the system like that. The Lambda Core Teleporter operated swimmingly - meanwhile a mere spectrometer was the weak link the G-Man targeted. Half Life 1's lore is a lot more sophisticated than people give it credit for imo.
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ace-aro-sasha-nein · 2 years
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I think all psychonauts games are really unique and well crafted etc, but the first game touched on a very specific experience of mine that literally no other media has been able to capture. You play as a young character that is deeply enthusiastic about an institution that appears to be dying. (The camp’s buildings are decrepit, the adult supervision seems a bit checked out, a kid could loose their brain and nobody would think they were, like, that different from normal, the guy who flips burgers at the lodge is an old and well respected agent, one person has set up a sparsely furnished lab underneath an old (rather unethical) government research facility, said facility is left unattended to the point that kids can trap each other in there without anyone noticing… ) idk the whole camp is falling apart a bit, and certainly doesn’t bode well for the Psychonauts as a whole, and I would have loved if the Psychonauts had felt more on-its-last-legs in psychonauts 2. But games are not only built for me!
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leirathemartian · 1 year
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My friend and I have a theory that a large portion of physical scientists (we don't know enough natural scientists to extend the theory there) are neurodivergent and BOY does reading a book that's basically a history of early 20th century physics support that. SO many of these physicists and chemists are described as "she was shy and awkward" "any noise like from people talking made him irrationally angry so he only worked at night" "he would work hours and not notice people speaking to him" "he felt he didn't fit in or understand the world and so went to science as a solace from the terrible things" "he had such bad anxiety he could only present ideas if he was absolutely certain on them and had to have other people write them down". Quite a few big names besides Einstein were also late talkers too. And of course there was an unfortunate amount of depression.
Strangely makes me feel happy.
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hurbleburble hate when I can feel myself getting worked up about dumb fandom stuff when I know I'm actually just mad at my ex wife
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msinsights · 12 days
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Europe Mass Spectrometers Market Size, Growth, Key Drivers, Top Vendors, Future Insights and Forecast by 2031
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boylejazmin148 · 1 month
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itstimeforstarwars · 3 months
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I need a fully equipped laboratory. I must test things other than my patience.
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kimberlabtron · 5 months
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Gas chromatography mass spectrometry GC-MS is a high precision Gas chromatograph mass spectrometer with pre-filter mass analyzer and electron multiplier ensuring high sensitivity. Desorption for solids is performed at controlled temperature between 100 ~ 350 °C with a flow rate of 1 to 1.5 ml / min. With seven stage temperature programming and an interface temperature of 450 °C the analysis is sensitive and specific.
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industryupdates101 · 6 months
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deniselabmate · 6 months
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Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer
A Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS) is a powerful analytical instrument used in chemistry and biochemistry to identify and quantify components of complex mixtures. It combines two distinct techniques: gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS).
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storeinnovacera · 1 year
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Mass Spectrometer Filament Assembly
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daxinzhen · 1 year
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A vacuum chamber helium leak detecting system is commonly used in the lithium battery industry for quality control and safety purposes. This system helps to ensure that the battery cells or battery packs are free from any leaks that could lead to gas or electrolyte leakage, which can be hazardous.Helium Mass Spectrometer Leak Detector
Here's how the vacuum chamber helium leak detecting system works in the lithium battery industry:
Preparation: The battery cells or packs are placed inside a vacuum chamber, which is a sealed enclosure designed to create a low-pressure environment.
Evacuation: The vacuum pump is activated to remove air and create a vacuum inside the chamber. This helps to eliminate any background helium gas and reduces the interference during the leak detection process.
Helium Filling: Helium gas is introduced into the chamber, either by directly filling the chamber or by spraying helium around the battery cells or packs. Helium is chosen as the tracer gas because it is small, inert, and easily detectable.
Leak Detection: The chamber is sealed, and a sensitive helium leak detector is used to monitor the chamber's atmosphere for any helium gas leakage. The leak detector is capable of detecting very low concentrations of helium gas.
Analysis: If a leak is present, the leak detector will indicate the presence of helium gas. The location and size of the leak can be determined by analyzing the concentration and pattern of the detected helium gas.
Evaluation: The detected leaks are evaluated based on predetermined criteria and standards. Depending on the severity and location of the leaks, appropriate actions can be taken, such as repairing or replacing the faulty battery cells or packs.
By using a vacuum chamber helium leak detecting system, the lithium battery industry can ensure the integrity and safety of their products. It helps to identify and address any potential leaks early in the manufacturing process,portable helium mass spectrometer leak detector, preventing issues such as gas buildup, electrolyte leakage, or compromised battery performance.
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I am here, inside of the control room of the anti-mass spectrometer, in the Black Mesa research facility. a place so safe, there aren't any unforseen consequences
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konsultaniso17025 · 2 years
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