quadrupole

British

/ ˈkwɒdrʊˌpəʊl /

noun

physics a set of four associated positive and negative electric charges or two associated magnetic dipoles

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That is why the team made use of the molecule's electric quadrupole moment.

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Their miniaturized filter, known as a quadrupole, can be completely fabricated in a matter of hours for a few dollars.

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This lightweight, cheap, yet precise quadrupole is one important step in Luis Fernando Velásquez-García's 20-year quest to produce a 3D-printed, portable mass spectrometer.

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A quadrupole, a common type of mass filter, is composed of four metallic rods surrounding an axis.

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While fairly simple in design, a typical stainless-steel quadrupole might weigh several kilograms.

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