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Understanding NMR Spectroscopy

James Keeler Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, UK


This text discusses the high–resolution NMR of liquid samples and concentrates exclusively on spin–half nuclei (mainly 1H and 13C). It is aimed at people who are familiar with the use of routine NMR for structure determination and who wish to deepen their understanding of just exactly how NMR experiments work. It demonstrates that in NMR it is possible, quite literally on the back of an envelope, to make exact predictions of the outcome of quite sophisticated experiments. The experiments chosen are likely to be encountered in the routine NMR of small to medium–sized molecules, but are also applicable to the study of large biomolecules, such as proteins and nucleic acids.

The book starts off at a gentle pace, working through some more–or–less familiar ideas, and then elaborating these as the book progresses. Each chapter ends with exercises which are designed to assist in the understanding of the ideas presented and to grasp the underlying ideas.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #36905 in Books
• Published on: 2005-10-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 476 pages

Review
"The writing is quite clear and very well illustrated." (CHOICE, June 2006)

"Throughout, its goal is clear and concise explanation (Chemistry & Industry, 20th March 2006)

"Such attention to detail and clarity is one of the greatest strengths of this excellent book…I would highly recommend..." (Chemistry World– 1st August 2006)

Review
"The writing is quite clear and very well illustrated." (CHOICE, June 2006)

"Throughout, its goal is clear and concise explanation (Chemistry & Industry, 20th March 2006)

"Such attention to detail and clarity is one of the greatest strengths of this excellent book…I would highly recommend..." (Chemistry World– 1st August 2006)

From the Back Cover
Understanding NMR Spectroscopy

James Keeler Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, UK

This text discusses the high–resolution NMR of liquid samples and concentrates exclusively on spin–half nuclei (mainly 1H and 13C). It is aimed at people who are familiar with the use of routine NMR for structure determination and who wish to deepen their understanding of just exactly how NMR experiments work. It demonstrates that in NMR it is possible, quite literally on the back of an envelope, to make exact predictions of the outcome of quite sophisticated experiments. The experiments chosen are likely to be encountered in the routine NMR of small to medium–sized molecules, but are also applicable to the study of large biomolecules, such as proteins and nucleic acids.

The book starts off at a gentle pace, working through some more–or–less familiar ideas, and then elaborating these as the book progresses. Each chapter ends with exercises which are designed to assist in the understanding of the ideas presented and to grasp the underlying ideas.

Customer Reviews

An essential read!
Excellent! This clearly written book is perfect for both NMR novices and those with previous experience who want to deepen their understanding of the theoretical basis that underpins modern NMR experiments. The explanations are thorough and lucid, with the key concepts derived from first principles. I am a final year PhD student working in protein NMR and I found reading this book really improved my grasp of the subject - the chapter on relaxation and section on TROSY were particularly useful. I would definitely recommend this book.