Introduction to Solid–State NMR Spectroscopy

Introduction to Solid State NMR Spectroscopy is written for undergraduate and graduate students of chemistry, studying courses in nuclear magnetic resonance or undertaking research projects in this area. It will also serve as a useful introduction in industry, where researchers are turning to solid–state techniques to solve problems that are not amenable to other investigative techniques.
By covering solid–state NMR spectroscopy in a clear, straightforward and approachable way with detailed descriptions of the major solid–state NMR experiments focussing on what the experiments do and what they tell the researcher, this book will serve as an ideal introduction to the subject. These descriptions are backed up by separate mathematical explanations for those who wish to gain a more sophisticated quantitative understanding of the phenomena. With additional coverage of the practical implementation of solid–state NMR experiments integrated into the discussion, this book will be essential reading for all those using, or about to use, solid–state NMR spectroscopy.

Spis treści:
Preface.
Acknowledgements.
1. The Basics of NMR.
1.1 The vector model of pulsed NMR.
1.2 The quantum mechanical picture: hamiltonians and the Schrödinger equation.
1.3 The density matrix representation and coherences.
1.4 Nuclear spin interactions.
1.5 General features of Fourier Transform NMR experiments.
References.
2. Essential Techniques for Solid–State NMR.
2.1 Introduction.
2.2 Magic–angle spinning (MAS).
2.3 Heteronuclear decoupling.
2.4 Homonuclear decoupling.
2.5 Cross polarization.
2.6 Echo pulse sequences.
References.
3. Shielding and Chemical Shift: theory and uses.
3.1 Theory.
3.2 The relationship between the shielding tensor and electronic structure.
3.3 Measuring chemical shift anisotropies.
3.4 Measuring the orientation of chemical shielding tens ors in the molecular frame for structure determination.
References.
4. Dipolar coupling – theory and uses.
4.1 Theory.
4.2 Introduction to the uses of dipolar coupling.
4.3 Techniques for measuring homonuclear dipolar couplings.
4.4 Techniques for measuring heteronuclear dipolar couplings.
4.5 Techniques for dipolar–coupled quadrupolar–spin– ½ pairs.
4.6 Techniques for measuring dipolar couplings between quadrupolar nuclei.
4.7 Correlation experiments.
4.8 Spin counting experiments.
References.
5. Quadrupole Coupling – theory and uses.
5.1 Introduction.
5.2 Theory.
5.3 High resolution NMR experiments for half–integer quadrupolar nuclei.
5.4 Other techniques for half–integer quadrupolar nuclei.
References.
6. NMR Techniques for Studying Molecular Motion in Solids.
6.1 Introduction.
6.2 Powder lineshape analysis.
6.3 Relaxation time studies.
6.4 Exchange experiments.
6.5 2H NMR.
References.
Appendices.
Index

Nota biograficzna:
Dr Melinda Duer is a senior lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK

Okładka tylna:
Introduction to Solid State NMR Spectroscopy is written for undergraduate and graduate students of chemistry, studying courses in nuclear magnetic resonance or undertaking research projects in this area. It will also serve as a useful introduction in industry, where researchers are turning to solid–state techniques to solve problems that are not amenable to other investigative techniques.
By covering solid–state NMR spectroscopy in a clear, straightforward and approachable way with detailed descriptions of the major solid–state NMR experiments focussing on what the experiments do and what they tell the researcher, this book will serve as an ideal introduction to the subject. These descriptions are backed up by separate mat hematical explanations for those who wish to gain a more sophisticated quantitative understanding of the phenomena. With additional coverage of the practical implementation of solid–state NMR experiments integrated into the discussion, this book will be essential reading for all those using, or about to use, solid–state NMR spectroscopy.