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Notre Dame NMR Operation and Concepts video series

This is a series of video tutorials created for training of NMR users at the University of Notre Dame. The series is focused on using Bruker NMR spectrometers with broadband probes. It is required that all tutorials are viewed in sequential order because the later tutorials refer to material discussed in earlier ones without repeated explanations.



Episode 1. Introduction to Notre Dame NMR Operation and Concepts series


Summary




Episode 2. NMR Probe Tuning


To tune the NMR probe:




Episode 3. NMR Spectrometer Locking


To lock the NMR spectrometer:




Episode 4. Shim System


Summary:




Episode 5. Shimming Workflow


In summary, to shim the sample:

  1. Tune the probe and load a standard shimset
  2. Lock on your solvent
  3. Start sample rotation
  4. Launch 'topshim gui' and verify the nucleus “To optimize for”
  5. Start shimming (click Start and open Report tab)



Episode 6. Shimming problems caused by the samples


For success of your shimming, please, follow these simple rules


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