After peak detection a single peak is split into two peaks (split peaks)
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Phenomenon:
Peaks in the processed data were split into two more or less symmetric peaks. This phenomenon is not visible in the raw data.

Explanation:
This phenomenon appears if the baselining half width is adjusted to a value that is too low. In this case the flanking regions of a peak are treated as local minima. (See also >Baselining details).

Solution:
Raise the baselining half width parameter for this or all channels.

Note:
Note that for background removal the latest GelQuest versions do not use a baselining algorithm at all but a rolling cycle algorithm.