This technique's namesake Biotype is used to identify microorganisms.
This technique's namesake Biotype is used to identify microorganisms. Bernhard Spengler used post source decay with this technique, and its suggested mechanisms include ESPT and energy pooling. Secondary reactions in the plume may determine the final result of this technique, which often uses a nitrogen laser wavelength of 337 nanometers. CHCA and DHB are better than sinapinic acid for use in this technique when the analyte is less than ten kilo-daltons. Koichi Tanaka developed a predecessor to this technique, which is used with a time-of-flight analyzer. Solid samples are used in this technique, unlike in electrospray ionization. FTP, name this matrix-assisted method of ionization used in mass spectrometry. 
This technique's namesake Biotype is used to identify microorganisms.
MALDI-TOF [or matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight; prompt on "mass spectrometry" or "mass spec" or "MS"]