CHEM 731/7310-03 - Advanced NMR Theory
Semester: Fall 2023
Professor: T. Dieckmann | Discipline: Biochemistry | Campus: WaterlooDescription
This course covers the advanced theory of NMR spectroscopy, including energy level, vector model, density matrix and product operator formalism.
Among the topics discussed are:
• Basics of NMR spectroscopy
• Spectrometer hardware
• Energy level description of NMR spectroscopy
• The vector model in NMR
• Density matrix-based description of NMR
• The product operator formalism and its application for analyzing pulse sequences.
• Types of pulse sequences and how they work
Objectives:
- Students will develop an understanding of the theoretical background of NMR spectroscopy
- Students will develop an up-to-date knowledge of methods used to design and analyze pulse sequences.
Prerequisites: Chem 731 Biomolecular NMR Spectroscopy and two terms of Calculus at UG level (for example, Math 127/128 at UW).
Materials
Required Text: Understanding NMR Spectroscopy – by James Keeler (Author)
Evaluation
The course grade will be based on individual chapter discussions (6 discussions of 30 min, each contributes 10% to the final grade) and one term paper assignment (40%)
Late Submissions: Late submission of the term paper will be accepted until December 9. Late submissions will have 25% of the mark deducted for each day or part of a day that the assignment is late. Assignments submitted after December 9 will receive a mark of 0%.
Lab/Project
Rules for Group Work in Lab Assignments: All work needs to be performed by each student on their own.
Schedule
- Fri: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm in Remote (if required)
