By covering solid-state NMR spectroscopy in a clear, straightforward and approachable way with detailed descriptions of the major solid-state NMR experiments focusing on what the experiments do and what they tell the researcher, this book serves as an ideal introduction to the subject. These descriptions are backed up by separate mathematical explanations for those who wish to gain a more sophisticated quantitative understanding of the phenomena. With additional coverage of the practical implementation of solid-state NMR experiments integrated into the discussion, this book will be essential reading for all those using or about to use, solid-state NMR spectroscopy.Table of Contents:PrefaceAcknowledgementsThe Basics of NMRThe vector model of pulsed NMRThe quantum mechanical picture, Hamiltonians and the Schrödinger equationThe density matrix representation and coherencesNuclear spin interactionsGeneral features of Fourier Transform NMR experimentsReferencesEssential Techniques for Solid-State NMR. IntroductionMagic-angle spinning (MAS)Heteronuclear decouplingHomonuclear decouplingCross polarizationEcho pulse sequencesReferencesShielding and Chemical Shift: theory and usesTheoryThe relationship between the shielding tensor and electronic structureMeasuring chemical shift anisotropiesMeasuring the orientation of chemical shielding tensors in the molecular frame for structure determinationReferencesDipolar coupling, theory and usesTheoryIntroduction to the uses of dipolar couplingTechniques for measuring homonuclear dipolar couplingsTechniques for measuring heteronuclear dipolar couplingsTechniques for dipolar-coupled quadrupolar-spin half pairsTechniques for measuring dipolar couplings between quadrupolar nucleiCorrelation experimentsSpin counting experimentsReferencesQuadrupole Coupling, theory and usesIntroductionTheoryHigh resolution NMR experiments for half-integer quadrupolar nucleiOther techniques for half-integer quadrupolar nucleiReferencesNMR Techniques for Studying Molecular Motion in SolidsIntroductionPowder line shape analysisRelaxation time studiesExchange experiments2H NMRReferencesAppendicesIndex