Molecular Music: A Modern Accompaniment to NMR Pedagogy

• Srikar Munukutla ^[1] ; Alec Bertoy ^[1] ; Stephen Rush ^[1] ; Ayyalusamy Ramamoorthy ^[1]
  1. [1] University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

     University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

     City of Ann Arbor, Estados Unidos

     
• Localización: Journal of chemical education, ISSN 0021-9584, Vol. 99, Nº 2, 2022, págs. 810-818
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The NMR spectrometer is a commonly used spectroscopic instrument that records resonance frequencies of nuclei present in molecular systems. While the NMR frequencies fall within the radio frequency regime for a given molecular system, they are presented in terms of chemical shifts in the audio frequency regime, thereby having the versatility to be expressed as musical notes. Herein, we present a convenient methodology that enables conversion of NMR spectra into a collection of associated piano notes, and subsequently, a library of molecule-inspired tunes. In the classroom, this supplementary approach can be integrated to construct a more inclusive learning atmosphere for all.