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Chemistry

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy

Quick fact

The same physical phenomenon behind NMR spectroscopy is used in medical MRI scanners to create detailed images of soft tissues in the human body.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered how chemists can determine the exact arrangement of atoms in a molecule without ever seeing it? NMR spectroscopy uses the magnetic properties of atomic nuclei to reveal the hidden architecture of compounds, much like a fingerprint identifies a person.