BetaDropNMR: Ultra-sensitive NMR in liquids

The nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR) is a versatile and powerful tool, especially in chemistry and in biology. However, its limited sensitivity and small amount of suitable probe nuclei pose severe constraints on the systems that may be explored. This project aims at overcoming the above limitations by giving NMR an ultra-high sensitivity and by enlarging the NMR "toolbox" to dozens of nuclei across the periodic table. This will be achieved by applying the β-NMR method to the soft matter samples. The long-term aim is to establish a firm basis for β-NMR in soft matter studies in biology, chemistry and physics.The research will take place at the ISOLDE facility. 

Coordinator: CERN, Switzerland

Scientist in Charge from CERN: Magdalena Kowalska

Full costs of the project: 1.7 M€ 

EU funding: 1.5 M€

EU funding for CERN: 1.5 M€

1 October 2015 - 31 March 2022