Magnetogyric ratio

Definition

The magnetogyric ratio is a physical constant that quantifies the relationship between the magnetic moment and angular momentum of a nucleus. It plays a crucial role in determining the resonance frequency of nuclei in a magnetic field during Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.

Related terms

Magnetic Moment: The quantity that represents how much magnetic force an object (such as a nucleus) experiences in a magnetic field.

Angular Momentum: A physical property of any rotating object, including particles like protons and neutrons, representing the quantity of rotation it possesses.

Resonance Frequency: The specific frequency at which absorption and emission of electromagnetic radiation occur most efficiently for nuclei in a magnetic field during NMR spectroscopy