Introduction and Scope

Abstract

Nuclear magnetic resonance has become one of the major physical tools for chemists dealing with molecules, since it provides much information concerning the composition, structure, and dynamics of compounds and systems in a fairly short time. With the development of new instrumental techniques, the application of NMR methods penetrates into formerly unexpected regions, notably biosystems, as well as solid-state chemistry. Although the main body of information stems from ¹H- and ¹³C- high-resolution NMR spectroscopy, more and more other magnetically active nuclei are being investigated, and the now commercially available multinuclei probes will stimulate this situation. In addition, INDOR methods are also gaining in popularity, providing relevant data.