Orbitrap

Okay kiddo, you know how the earth goes around the sun and the moon goes around the earth? Well, scientists have found a way to use a special machine called an orbitrap to look at tiny stuff, like atoms and molecules, and see how they move around in circles too.

The orbitrap machine has a special part called a mass analyzer that works like a set of scales for the tiny particles. They get weighed and then sent into a special chamber where they start to spin around and around like a feather in the wind.

As they spin, they create a special electric field that helps separate them even more based on their weight. This helps the scientists see the different types of particles in the sample they're looking at.

Think of it like a dance competition - the heavy particles do a slow waltz, while the lighter ones do a speedy cha cha. The judges can tell who's who because they move differently!

The scientists can then use this information to learn more about the particles and how they work, which can help us understand things like how medicines work in our bodies or how materials can be made stronger and safer.

So, that's what an orbitrap is - a special machine that helps scientists see tiny particles and how they move in circles. Pretty cool, huh?