Module Convenor:

Steven Brown
John Hanna
Jozef Lewandowski

Aims and objectives

To provide students with a comprehensive overview of ‘hot topics’ in current NMR research. The main objective of this module is to introduce students to current research on MR based techniques and a wide range of applications. This module introduces a number of current key research areas and will involve the students through student presentations and student-led discussions. Students will be encouraged to relate their own research projects to the wide context of currently ongoing research in NMR.

Syllabus

Three face to face lectures (4.5 hours) will be given at the Advanced Training Workshop. This module builds on the MR theory I module (M3) and draws on topics covered in MR theory II (M10). The syllabus covers

• Anisotropic interactions and Magic-Angle Spinning (MAS)
• Cross polarisation and recoupling under MAS
• Applications to materials
• Applications to biomolecules
  

Assessment

Assessment is based on written answers to a problem sheet, as well as a critical review of a relevant paper from the recent literature.

Credit

Successful completion of the module contributes 6 credits (60 hours student effort)

Course Material:

An Introduction to Solid - State NMR
Hamiltonian Interacion Tensors and Rotations
Solid - State NMR Applications to Materials Science
Biological Applications of High Field NMR