Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) is a physical phenomenon in which atomic nuclei placed in a strong magnetic field absorb and re-emit electromagnetic radiation at characteristic frequencies. Because these frequencies depend on the type of nucleus and on its local chemical environment, NMR provides detailed informati…
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) is a physical phenomenon in which atomic nuclei placed in a strong magnetic field absorb and re-emit electromagnetic radiation at characteristic frequencies. Because these frequencies depend on the type of nucleus and on its local chemical environment, NMR provides detailed information about the structure, dynamics, and interactions of molecules without destroying the sample. It is one of the most powerful analytical techniques in modern chemistry and is widely used to determine molecular structure, identify compounds, and study chemical reactivity and conformation. The same underlying physics underpins magnetic resonance imaging in medicine, where it is used to produce detailed images of soft tissue. NMR spectroscopy is a cornerstone of structural chemistry, biochemistry, and materials science, complementing other spectroscopic and computational methods used to characterize molecules. In the context of Energy Conservation and the broader physical sciences, NMR is valued as a non-invasive probe of matter that relies on the controlled exchange of energy between nuclei and an applied field. This page provides an encyclopedic overview of nuclear magnetic resonance and its scientific applications, presenting a general account of the technique rather than citing the journal's studies, which apply varied analytical methods but do not focus specifically on NMR itself.
11 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
The 11 articles above have been cited 37 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, linking to each citing work.