Abstract: A mass spectrometry device according to one aspect of the invention includes: a sample stage on which a sample is placed and on which a sample support having a substrate, in which a plurality of through-holes passing from one surface thereof to the other surface thereof are provided, and a conductive layer, which covers at least a portion of the one surface which is not provided with the through-holes, is placed such that the other surface faces the sample; a laser beam application unit that controls application of a laser beam such that the laser beam is applied to an imaging target region on the one surface; and a detector that detects the sample ionized by the application of the laser beam in a state where a positional relation of the sample in the imaging target region is maintained.

Abstract: Provided is a sample support body that includes a substrate, an ionization substrate, a support, and a frame. The ionization substrate has a plurality of measurement regions for dropping a sample on second surface. A plurality of through-holes that open in a first surface and the second surface are formed at least in the measurement regions of the ionization substrate. A conductive layer is provided on peripheral edges of the through-holes at least on the second surface. The frame has a wall provided on peripheral edges of the measurement regions on the second surface to separate the plurality of measurement regions when viewed in the direction in which the substrate and the ionization substrate face each other.

Abstract: A mass spectrometer includes: a chamber; a support that, in a state in which, in a sample support body that includes a substrate in which a plurality of through-holes open in first and second surfaces are formed and a conductive layer that is at least provided on the first surface, the second surface thereof is in contact with a sample, supports the sample and the sample support body; a laser beam irradiation part that irradiates the first surface with a laser beam; a voltage application part that applies a voltage to the conductive layer; an ion detection part that, detects the ionized components of the sample in a space inside the chamber; a first light irradiation part that irradiates the sample with a first light from a side of the substrate; and an imaging part that obtains a reflected light image of the sample by the first light.

Abstract: A metal grid includes: a valve metal plate which includes a curved principal surface; an anodic oxide film which is formed on the principal surface of the valve metal plate; and a lattice structure which has an uneven shape periodically formed on the anodic oxide film. Further, a production method for a metal grid includes: a step of bending a principal surface of a valve metal plate including the principal surface; a step of forming an anodic oxide film on the principal surface of the valve metal plate; and a step of forming a lattice structure with a periodic uneven shape on the anodic oxide film by forming an etching mask with a periodic opening on a surface of the anodic oxide film and etching the anodic oxide film through the opening.

Abstract: A sample support body is for ionization of a sample. The sample support body includes a substrate including a first surface and a second surface on sides opposite to each other, and a conduction layer provided at least on the first surface. A plurality of through-holes opening on the first surface and the second surface are formed in an effective region of the substrate, the effective region being for ionizing components of the sample. A width of a second opening on the second surface side is larger than a width of a first opening on the first surface side in each of the plurality of through-holes.

Abstract: An ionization method includes: a first process of preparing a sample support that includes a substrate formed with a plurality of through-holes opening to a first surface and a second surface and a conduction layer provided on at least the first surface; a second process of dropping a solution including a sample to the second surface in a state in which the sample support is supported such that the second surface is located above; a third process of moving components of the sample from a side of the second surface into the plurality of through-holes in the state in which the sample support is supported such that the second surface is located above, and drying the components of the sample; and a fourth process of applying a laser beam to the first surface while applying a voltage to the conductive layer, and thus ionizing the components of the sample.

Abstract: A sample support body is a sample support body for ionizing a sample, including: a substrate having an irregular porous structure formed to communicate a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other; and a conductive layer provided at least on the first surface.

Abstract: Provided is a sample support body for ionization of a sample. The sample support body includes a substrate including a first surface and a second surface on sides opposite to each other, a first conductive layer provided on the first surface, and a second conductive layer provided on the second surface. A plurality of through-holes opening on the first surface and the second surface are formed in a predetermined region of the substrate, the predetermined region being for ionizing components of the sample. A width of a first opening on the first surface side is larger than a width of a second opening on the second surface side in each of the plurality of through-holes.

Abstract: A sample support body includes: a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other; and a conductive layer provided on at least the first surface. A plurality of through-holes, which open to the second surface and to a third surface of the conductive layer which is locate at a side opposite to the substrate, are provided in the substrate and the conductive layer. A protective film having a higher affinity with water than the substrate is provided on the second surface, the third surface, and each inner surface of the plurality of through-holes.

Abstract: A sample support body for ionizing a sample, including: a first layer formed with a plurality of first through holes; a conductive layer provided on a surface of the first layer; and a second layer provided on the first layer on a side opposite to the conductive layer and formed with a plurality of second through holes, in which the plurality of first through holes and the plurality of second through holes extend in a thickness direction of the first layer and the second layer, each of the plurality of second through holes is communicated with one or more first through holes of the plurality of first through holes, a width of the first through hole is smaller than a width of the second through hole, and an opening rate of the first through hole is less than an opening rate of the second through hole.

Abstract: A sample support body is a sample support body for ionizing a sample, including: a substrate formed with a plurality of first through holes opening to a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other; and a conductive layer provided at least on a peripheral portion of the first through hole in the first surface, in which in a partition portion provided between the adjacent first through holes, a plurality of second through holes communicating the adjacent first through holes are formed.

Abstract: Provided is a sample support body that includes: a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other; and a conductive layer provided on at least the first surface. A plurality of through-holes, which open to the second surface and a third surface of the conductive layer which is located on a side opposite to the substrate, are formed in the substrate and the conductive layer. At least one of the second surface and the third surface is subjected to surface treatment for providing a difference in an affinity with water between a surface close to the second surface and a surface close to the third surface.

Abstract: A sample support body is for ionization of a sample. The sample support body includes a substrate including a first surface and a second surface on sides opposite to each other, and a conduction layer provided at least on the first surface. A plurality of through-holes opening on the first surface and the second surface are formed in an effective region of the substrate, the effective region being for ionizing components of the sample. A width of a first opening on the first surface side is larger than a width of a second opening on the second surface side in each of the plurality of through-holes.

Abstract: A metal grid includes: a member which includes a curved principal surface; an anodic oxide film which is formed on the principal surface of the member, and a lattice structure which has an uneven shape periodically formed on the anodic oxide film. A production method for a metal grid includes: a step of forming a valve metal film on a principal surface of a member, a step of forming an anodic oxide film by performing an anodic oxidation treatment on the valve metal film while the principal surface is curved; and a step of forming a lattice structure with a periodic uneven shape on the anodic oxide film by forming an etching mask with a periodic opening on a surface of the anodic oxide film and etching the anodic oxide film through the opening.