Because this analyzer is of a unique form (converging "asymmetric" mirrors with supporting trans-axial electrodes) that generates a distinctive ion trajectory (asymmetric track) not common to any extant multi-reflection analyzer.
Lossless comes from the (also distinctive) near 100% transmission.
Lossless comes from the (also distinctive) near 100% transmission.
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Sure we could've chosen some other name. There was even some debate.
Originally, I called it the tilted mirrors analyzer.
I definitely hold the vendors to a higher standard than academic groups as they have a much greater impact on the field.
Because at least the Orbitrap has the mechanism described in the name.
Can't claim that we're better at naming today. Orbitrap is an awesome name.