Magnetic Isotope Effect in Radical Reactions: An Introduction

Description

In the last two decades it was demonstrated that, in addition to masses and charges, magnetic moments of nuclei are able to influence remarkably chemical reactions. This book presents the physical background (both theoretical and experimental) of the magnetic isotope effects in radical reactions in solutions. Special attention has been paid to the quantitative interpretation of the available experimental data. This book will be useful for physicists, chemists and biologists employing the isotope effect in their investigations as well as for those involved in isotope separation and isotope enrichment projects. Additionally, the magnetic isotope effect appears to be important in geochemistry and cosmochemistry. The book can be recommended for postgraduates and senior undergraduate students. Front Matter....Pages i-viii Introduction....Pages 1-11 Main concepts of the theory of magnetic isotope effect....Pages 12-52 Theoretical description of magnetic isotope effect in the Earth’s magnetic field....Pages 53-88 Magnetic isotope effect in the presence of external magnetic fields....Pages 89-111 Experimental evidences of magnetic isotope effect....Pages 112-137 Some perspectives....Pages 138-138 Back Matter....Pages 139-149