Objective We aim to develop a new type of detector for use primarily in time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Innovation in mass spectrometer design is largely driven by the desire for increased mass resolution and increased ion throughput. To date, improving the time resolution in time-of-flight measurements has relied on improving the detector and detection electronics in order to achieve better resolution of a time-dependent signal. Our detector approaches the problem in a different way. Utilising streak camera technology, the time-dependent signal from the ion detector is mapped onto a spatial axis, creating a 'streak image' that may be captured by a single column of pixels in an imaging sensor. By utilising multiple columns of pixels within a 2D image sensor, many such measurements may be made in parallel, providing a large increase in ion throughput relative to the 'one dimensional' signal acquisition employed in current time-of-flight detectors.To obtain time-of-flight (and therefore mass) resolutions competitive with high-end commercial mass spectrometers requires a highly specialised imaging sensor with clock speeds on the order of tens to hundreds of nanoseconds. We have recently developed such a sensor as part of the ImageMS project funded by an ERC Starting Grant.We plan to work together with Photonis, a leading streak camera manufacturer, to develop a working prototype of the StreakMS detector which can be beta tested by mass spectrometer manufacturers. We have already carried out extensive computer simulations and design work to demonstrate the feasibility of the new detector. Fields of science engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensorsoptical sensorsnatural scienceschemical sciencesanalytical chemistrymass spectrometrynatural sciencesmathematicsapplied mathematicsmathematical model Programme(s) FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) ERC-OA-2011-PoC - European Research Council ERC Proof of Concept Call for proposal ERC-2011-PoC See other projects for this call Funding Scheme CSA-SA(POC) - Supporting action (Proof of Concept) Host institution THE CHANCELLOR, MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD EU contribution € 105 595,00 Address WELLINGTON SQUARE UNIVERSITY OFFICES OX1 2JD Oxford United Kingdom See on map Region South East (England) Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Oxfordshire Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Gill Wells (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data Beneficiaries (2) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all THE CHANCELLOR, MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD United Kingdom EU contribution € 105 595,00 Address WELLINGTON SQUARE UNIVERSITY OFFICES OX1 2JD Oxford See on map Region South East (England) Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Oxfordshire Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Gill Wells (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data PHOTONIS FRANCE SAS France EU contribution € 44 405,00 Address AVENUE ROGER RONCIER 19109 BRIVE LA GAILLARDE See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Dominique Loche (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Total cost No data