The possibilities for the extension of spectroscopy to two dimensions are discussed. Applications to nuclear magnetic resonance are described. The basic theory of two‐dimensional spectroscopy is developed. Numerous possible applications are mentioned and some of them treated in detail, including the elucidation of energy level diagrams, the observation of multiple quantum transitions, and the recording of high‐resolution spectra in inhomogenous magnetic fields. Experimental results are presented for some simple spin systems.

Two‐dimensional spectroscopy. Application to nuclear magnetic resonance

The NMR signals of isotopically or chemically dilute nuclear spins S in solids can be enhanced by repeatedly transferring polarization from a more abundant species I of high abundance (usually protons) to which they are coupled. The gain in power sensitivity as compared with conventional observation of the rare spins approaches NII(I+1)γI2/NSS(S+1)γS2, or ∼ 103 for S = 13C, I = 1H in organic solids. The transfer of polarization is accomplished by any of a number of double resonance methods. High‐frequency resolution of the S ‐spin signal is obtained by decoupling of the abundant spins. The experimental requirements of the technique are discussed and a brief comparison of its sensitivity with other procedures is made. Representative applications and experimental results are mentioned.

Proton‐enhanced NMR of dilute spins in solids

Diffusion ordered nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy: principles and applications

Fourier transform pulsed-gradient spin-echo studies of molecular diffusion

Product operator formalism for the description of NMR pulse experiments

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R. L. Vold

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Measurement of Spin Relaxation in Complex Systems