Spin Dynamics: Basics of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Second Edition is a comprehensive and
modern introduction which focuses on those essential principles and concepts needed for a
thorough understanding of the subject rather than the practical aspects. The quantum theory of
nuclear magnets is presented within a strong physical framework supported by figures. The book
assumes only a basic knowledge of complex numbers and matrices and provides the reader with
numerous worked examples and exercises to encourage understanding. With the explicit aim of
carefully developing the subject from the beginning the text starts with coverage of quarks
and nucleons and progresses through to a detailed explanation of several important NMR
experiments including NMR imaging COSY NOESY and TROSY. Completely revised and updated the
Second Edition features new material on the properties and distributions of isotopes chemical
shift anisotropy and quadrupolar interactions Pake patterns spin echoes slice selection in
NMR imaging and a complete new chapter on the NMR spectroscopy of quadrupolar nuclei. New
appendices have been included on Euler angles and coherence selection by field gradients. As
in the first edition all material is heavily supported by graphics much of which is new to
this edition. Written for undergraduates and postgraduate students taking a first course in NMR
spectroscopy and for those needing an up-to-date account of the subject this
multi-disciplinary book will appeal to chemical physical material life medical earth and
environmental scientists. The detailed physical insights will also make the book of interest
for experienced spectroscopists and NMR researchers. * An accessible and carefully written
introduction designed to help students to fully understand this complex and dynamic subject *
Takes a multi-disciplinary approach focusing on basic principles and concepts rather than the
more practical aspects * Presents a strong pedagogical approach throughout with emphasis
placed on individual spins to aid understanding * Includes numerous worked examples problems
further reading and additional notes Praise from the reviews of the First Edition: This is an
excellent book... that many teachers of NMR spectroscopy will cherish... It deserves to be a
'classic' among NMR spectroscopy texts. NMR IN BIOMEDICINE I strongly recommend this book to
everyone...it is probably the best modern comprehensive description of the subject. ANGEWANDTE
CHEMIE INTERNATIONAL EDITION
