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529-0014-00L 6 Credits MSC D-CHAB
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Advanced Magnetic Resonance - Relaxation

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Matthias Ernst
Does not take place this semester.
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Abstract

The course is for advanced students and covers relaxation theory in magnetic resonance spectroscopy.

Objective

The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the theory behind relaxation phenomena in magnetic resonance. Starting from a theoretical description of magnetic resonance, Redfield theory will be developed and applications to liquid-state and solid-state NMR will be discussed. In the end, students should be able to read and understand research publications in the field of magnetic resonance relaxation.

Content

The lecture will discuss Hamiltonian in Magnetic Resonance that are important for relaxation phenomena. Building on this, Redfield theory will be discussed and put into context with other relaxation theories used in Magnetic Resonance. To illustrate the working of Redfield theory, relaxation a simple two-spin model will be calculated in extensive detail. Building on this, selected topics from relaxation in liquids and solids are discussed so that at the end a reasonable overview of the field is given. Prerequisite: A basic knowledge of NMR, e.g. as covered in the Lecture Physical Chemistry IV, or the book by Malcolm Levitt.

Resources

Lecture Notes

A script which covers the topics will be distributed in the lecture and will be accessible through the web pagehttp://www.ssnmr.ethz.ch/education

Literature

J. Kowalewski, L. Mäler, Nuclear Spin Relaxation in Liquids, CRC Press, 2006. J. McConnell, The Theory of Nuclear Magnetic Relaxation in Liquids, Cambridge University Press, 2009.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Every two years

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes
German or English

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Advanced Magnetic Resonance - Relaxation
Does not take place this semester.
No time listed 3 h weekly

Offered In

  • Chemistry Master
    • Electives (Students are free to choose from a range of D-CHAB chemistry courses appropriate to their level of study (please note admission requirements). In case of doubt, contact the student administration.)