CHEM 731-7310 - Advanced NMR Theory
Semester: Spring 2025
Professor: T. Dieckmann | Discipline: Biochemistry | Campus: WaterlooDescription
Prerequisites: Chem 731 Biomolecular NMR Spectroscopy and two terms of Calculus at UG level (for example, Math 127/128 at UW).
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
- Types of pulse sequences and how they work
Course 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
Materials
Understanding NMR Spectroscopy – by James Keeler (Author)
Evaluation
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 August 9. Late submissions will have 25% of the mark deducted for each day or part of a day that the assignment is late.
Lab/Project
Rules for Group Work in Lab Assignments: All work needs to be performed by each student on their own.
Schedule
- Tue: 11:00 am - 11:50 am in C2 278/Remote (by appointment)
