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chromatography

In chromatography: Resolution
In general, resolution is the ability to separate two signals. In terms of chromatography, this is the ability to separate two peaks. Resolution, R, is given by where t_r1 and t_r2 and w₁ and w₂
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mass spectroscopes

In mass spectrometry: Focusing spectroscopes
The resolving power, or resolution, of a mass spectroscope is a measure of its ability to separate adjacent masses that are displayed as peaks on the detector. If two peaks due to mass m and (m + Δm) can just be separated, the resolving power is m/Δm. The early…
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