Disclosed is a mass spectrometer, which includes an ion optical system for
converging ions and transporting the ions to a subsequent stage. Instead
of a conventional rod-shaped electrode, the ion optical system includes
an electrode formed of a thin metal plate member. Specifically, each of
four electrodes 41a to 41d formed of the metal plate members has an edge
surface facing an ion optical axis C and extends along the ion optical
axis C. Further, the electrodes 41a to 41d are disposed around the ion
optical axis C in a radial pattern while keeping an angle of 90.degree.
between the adjacent electrodes. The present invention can provide the
ion optical system at a lower cost.