On the occasion of the installation of a Pulse Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectrometer, a small symposium will be held at the Scientific and Technological Centers of the Universitat de Barcelona (CCiTUB).

EPR is a relevant technique in many different fields from the research lab to the industrial workplace. EPR is used in biological labs both in CW and pulse modes to monitor free radical reactions and to characterize proteins by spin labelling. EPR is also a key method for the study of catalytic reactions centers encountered in fine chemical synthesis. In the field of open shell systems (paramagnetic species), it allows the characterization of their electronic structure, the study of the relaxation dynamics of the electron spin and the determination of the coherence time of the qubits.

Whenever paramagnetic centers are involved, EPR is the only technique available to unequivocally observe and monitor them. Traditionally a remote technique, difficult to access for non-experts, this seminar will help break down perceived barriers to high performance pulse EPR.

Attendance to this workshop is free of charge, but registration is mandatory to help organizers with the logistics.