Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Tandem Mass Spectrometry (MS/MS) is an analytical technique used to identify and analyze molecules, such as proteins or small compounds. It works by first ionizing the molecules to give them a charge, then separating these charged particles based on their mass-to-charge ratio. In the second stage, selected ions are broken into smaller pieces, which are then analyzed to determine their structure. This process provides detailed information about the molecule's composition and sequence, making MS/MS a powerful tool in fields like biochemistry, medicine, and forensic science for precise molecular identification.