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Advanced Kinetics

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Arthur Schweiger
Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Martin Quack, Prof. em. Dr. Beat H. Meier, Prof. Dr. Frédéric Merkt
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:02:30

Abstract

Basics of time-resolved EPR and pulse EPR spectroscopy. Kinetic studies of biological processes. Applications of pulse EPR for the determination of structure and dynamics of metalloenzymes and polymers.

Objective

Basics of time-resolved EPR and pulse EPR spectroscopy. Kinetic studies of biological processes. Applications of pulse EPR for the determination of structure and dynamics of metalloenzymes and polymers.

Content

Introduction to time-resolved EPR and pulse EPR spectroscopy. Kinetic investigations of biological processes. Rapid freeze-quench EPR techniques, stopped-flow kinetics, studies of short-lived intermediates. Pulse EPR methodology, spin Hamiltonians, density operastor formalism, instrumentation. Pulse ENDOR methodology, nuclear modulation effect, one- and two-dimensional EPR spectroscopy, high-field EPR, electron-electron distance measurements. Applications of pulse EPR for the determination of structure and dynamics of metalloproteins and polymers.

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Advanced Kinetics
  • Wed 09:45-11:30 (HCI D 8)
  • Fri 10:45-11:30 (HCI D 8)
3 h weekly

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