NMR Spectroscopy in Chemistry 1200-2SPNMRWZ

The lecture is aimed at:
a) systematic presentation of knowledge necessary for informed application of NMR spectroscopy methods in chemistry
b) making the student acquainted with theoretical basics of the most important methods of NMR spectroscopy
c) making the student acquainted with methodology of NMR experiments and interpretation of the spectra

• basics of NMR: nuclear magnetism, signal detection, Fourier Transformation and its properties, most import ant spectral parameters, interactions of nuclei IN magnetic field, reorientational averaging, NMR in isotropic and anisotropic phases – dependence on state of matter, sensitivity of experiments.

• Nuclear relaxation: equilibrium state, molecular dynamics, longitudinal and transverse relaxation, relaxation mechanisms, nuclear Overhauser effect, interference.

• Most import and experimental techniques and their classification: single pulse experiment, polarization transfer, one and multidimensional spectroscopy, solid state experiments, imaging and micro imaging, relaxation and diffusion experiments.

• Applications in chemistry and biochemistry: identification of organic compounds, parameters related to molecular structure, conformational studies, chiral recognition in NMR, dynamic processes in NMR (determination of kinetic and thermodynamic parameters), determination of diffusion coefficients in solutions.

Type of course

elective courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

A student is supposed to have the knowledge of basic quantum chemistry and spectroscopy required for the entrance examination for II degree studies in Chemistry at the faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw.

Course coordinators

Wiktor Koźmiński

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, a student should:
- have extendet knowledge about position of chemistry in the science, and its importance for the community
- know and understand teoretical basis of different molecular spectroscopies
- know the basic aspects of construction of modern scientific apparatus.
- have knowledge of qualitative mathematical description of chemical phenomena and processes, necessary in the given chemical specialization
- should be able to explain mathemathical dscription of basic phenomena and chemical processes
- be able to employ molecular spectroscopic methods for analysis of molecular structure and properties in liquids and gases

And additionally:
a) to select appropriate NMR spectroscopy techniques to solve a given problem
b) to explain theoretical basics of selected experimental techniques
c) to interpret the spectra in relation to the structure of chemical compounds
d) to understand and critically assess the limitations of different NMR methods.

Assessment criteria

Assessment on the basis of presence and final egzamination.

Practical placement

Does not concern

Bibliography

Podręczniki:
P. W. Atkins, Chemia Fizyczna, PWN, Warszawa, 2003.
A. Ejchart, A. Gryff-Keller, „NMR w cieczach. Zarys teorii i metodologii”; Wydawnictwa Politechniki Warszawskiej, Warszawa 2003

Additional information

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