Abstract: Disclosed herein are scientific instrument support systems, as well as related methods, computing devices, and computer-readable media. For example, in some embodiments, a method is provided that includes receiving a first plurality of experiment parameters for a first experiment to be performed by a scientific instrument on a first sample, the first plurality of experiment parameters including a list, and storing the list. The method further includes receiving a second plurality of experiment parameters for a second experiment to be performed by the scientific instrument, the second plurality of experiment parameters including a selection, within a graphical user interface, of the list from the first experiment to reuse for the second experiment. The method further includes receiving experiment data relating to the second experiment and analyzing the experiment data based on the list from the first experiment to determine a result of the second experiment.

Abstract: A method of mass spectrometry comprises ionizing a sample eluting from a separation device in order to generate a plurality of parent ions. The method further comprises generating a target list of ions, which includes a predicted mass to charge ratio, a predicted chromatographic retention or elution time, and a predicted ion mobility drift time, derived from a model. Multiple cycles of operation are then performed as the sample elutes from the separation device. Each cycle of operation includes mass filtering the parent ions so that selected ions having mass to charge ratios within a first mass to charge ratio range are onwardly transmitted to a fragmentation or reaction device. The target list is then checked and the model is updated accordingly. The first mass to charge ratio range can then be adjusted in response to the updated model.

Abstract: A method of mass spectrometry comprises ionising a sample eluting from a separation device in order to generate a plurality of parent ions. The method further comprises generating a target list of ions, which includes a predicted mass to charge ratio, a predicted chromatographic retention or elution time, and a predicted ion mobility drift time, derived from a model. Multiple cycles of operation are then performed as the sample elutes from the separation device. Each cycle of operation includes mass filtering the parent ions so that selected ions having mass to charge ratios within a first mass to charge ratio range are onwardly transmitted to a fragmentation or reaction device. The target list is then checked and the model is updated accordingly. The first mass to charge ratio range can then be adjusted in response to the updated model.