Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy
Benesh Joseph
Zusätzl. Angaben / Voraussetzungen
The students have a detailed and critical understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of electron spin resonance spectroscopy. They are able to apply this knowledge to solve related problems including analysis and interpretation of experimental data they would generate as part of the course.
SchließenKommentar
This course provides a rigorous and comprehensive introduction to the theory and application of electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR/ESR) spectroscopy, grounded in the quantum mechanics of spin systems and light–matter interaction. The course begins with the quantum mechanical framework of magnetic resonance, including time-dependent perturbation theory and both semiclassical and fully quantum treatments of electromagnetic field interaction with spin systems. Building on this foundation, key concepts such as Zeeman interaction, g-tensor anisotropy, hyperfine interaction, spin–orbit coupling, electron–electron dipolar and exchange interactions, zero-field splitting, nuclear quadrupolar interactions, selection rules, and forbidden transitions will be systematically developed. Emphasis will be placed on real-world applications, including transition metal complexes, organic radicals, spin labels in biomolecules, and defect centers in solids. Students will have the opportunity to perform both continuous-wave (CW) and pulsed EPR techniques, with a focus on advanced methodologies such as the determination of weak hyperfine and electron-electron dipolar couplings.
Schließen16 Termine
Regelmäßige Termine der Lehrveranstaltung