Nuclear magnetic resonance
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) is a physical phenomenon in which nuclei in a magnetic field absorb and re-emit electromagnetic radiation. This energy is at a specific resonance frequency which depends on the strength of the magnetic field and the magnetic properties of the isotope of the atoms.
Pronunciation
- Nuclear: /ˈnjuː.kli.ər/
- Magnetic: /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/
- Resonance: /ˈrɛzənəns/
Etymology
The term "Nuclear Magnetic Resonance" is derived from the study of nuclear magnetism in the field of physics. "Nuclear" refers to the atomic nucleus, "Magnetic" refers to the magnetic field applied, and "Resonance" refers to the absorption and re-emission of electromagnetic radiation.
Related Terms
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): A medical imaging technique used in radiology to form pictures of the anatomy and the physiological processes of the body.
- Spectroscopy: The study of the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation.
- Spin (physics): A quantum mechanical property of particles that is associated with a built-in angular momentum.
- Isotope: Variants of a particular chemical element which differ in neutron number.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nuclear magnetic resonance
- Wikipedia's article - Nuclear magnetic resonance
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