Simulations of electrode misalignment effects in two-plate linear ion traps

- The impact of all six degrees of freedom on the resolving power as well as the ion detection efficiency is investigated.
- The electric field in two-plate planar traps is strongly affected by the presence of the applied germanium layer.
- The displacement effect on resolving power and peak area in three degrees of freedom (Y, pitch and yaw) are verified to be independent.
- This study provides estimates for the effects of electrode misalignment in other types of linear ion traps.