The document discusses various ionization techniques used in mass spectrometry. It describes electron impact ionization, chemical ionization including positive and negative modes, atmospheric pressure chemical ionization, field ionization, field desorption, and electrospray ionization. Each technique is explained in terms of its construction, working principle, advantages, and limitations. Electron impact ionization is the most widely used classical method that produces extensive fragmentation, while chemical ionization and electrospray ionization are suited for high molecular weight compounds that undergo less fragmentation.