Introduction to solid state NMR

Part A

• Understanding a simple NMR experience by implementing the basic knowledge of classical electromagnestism (vectorial model) and quantum physics (density operator model).
• Description of the interactions responsible of coupling and broadening in NMR spectra (chemical shift, direct and indirect dipolar coupling...)
• Simplification of NMR spectra: effect of mobility. Comparison of liquid and solid-state NMR and use of the fast spinning at the magic angle (MAS) in solid-state NMR
• Qualitative and semi-quantitative description of relaxation in solid-state NMR
• Implementation of cross-polarization (CP) technique in solid-state NMR.

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At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• identify the interactions involved in solid-state NMR.
• Understand the differences between solid-state and liquid state NMR.
• understand and explain the basic techniques of solid-state NMR (MAS, CP, decoupling) and some common pulse sequences 
• Read publications where solid-state NMR is used to characterize materials and analyze the reported results based on the theoretical background of the course.
• Analyze NMR spectra analyzed by solid-state NMR.

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Basic knowledge in liquid-state NMR, structural analysis by NMR, electromagnetism and quantum chemistry.

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Theoretical course + discussion of applications + 1 practical session

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Face-to-face

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Lecture notes: a copy of the slides is available (paper or pdf files).

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final written exam about theory and applications followed by an oral exam

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To be decided depending on students and lecturers's convenience. The slides are in English. The course will be given in english. French could only be considered unanimously by all students and the lecturer.

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Philippe Lecomte (philippe.lecomte.at.uliege)
Christian Damblon (C.Damblon.at.uliege)