Study Programmes 2015-2016
PHYS0943-1  
Electronic paramagnetic resonance
Duration :
15h Th, 5h Pr
Number of credits :
Master in physics (120 ECTS)4
Master in physics (120 ECTS)4
Master in physics (120 ECTS)4
Master in physics (120 ECTS)4
Master in physics (60 ECTS)4
Lecturer :
Maryse Hoebeke
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the second semester
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Course contents :
Introduction to electron spin resonance
Spin relaxation
The ESR spectrum
Spin relaxation
g factor, hyperfin structure, line width
Spin labbeling
Spin trapping
Oximetry
Biomedical applications and other like measure of membrane viscosity in liposomes and cells, study of reactive oxygen species (ROS) production,...)
Materials
Learning outcomes of the course :
The aim of this course is to show how ESR studies is important in biomedical studies. For example : ESR measurements of cells membrane viscosity changes induced by drugs
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
Concept of quantum mechanics.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
will be organized in laboratory
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
Face to face ; oral course taught by the professor and work practice organized directly on a research device.
Recommended or required readings :
articles, ESR books available, slides
Assessment methods and criteria :
oral exam
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
Contacts :
Maryse Hoebeke

bureau 043663651

GSM 0476237423

M.Hoebeke@ulg.ac.be

Institut de physique B5