The powerful and versatile technique of EPR is covered succinctly and clearly in this primer, making it an ideal introduction for those new to the field.

• 1: A brief overview of Electron Paramagnetic Resonance spectroscopy


• 2: Theory of continuous wave EPR spectroscopy


• 3: Experimental methods in CW EPR


• 4: Isotropic EPR spectra of organic radicals


• 5: Anisotropic EPR spectra in the solid state


• 6: Transition metal ions and inorganic radicals


• 7: Systems with multiple unpaired electrons


• 8: Linewidth of EPR spectra


• 9: Advanced EPR techniques

Dr Victor Chechik is a Reader at the Department of Chemistry, University of York. He has taught EPR spectroscopy to undergraduates the University of York for 9 years.
Dr Emma Carter is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Cardiff University. Dr Carter has authored 35 peer-reviewed papers, and contributes to the RSC Specialist Periodical Report [Electron Paramagnetic Resonance]. She has co-supervised several postgraduate students and teaches an introductory EPR course to final year undergraduate students.
Professor Damien Murphy is a Professor of Physical Chemistry and currently Director of Research in the School of Chemistry, at Cardiff University. He has supervised twenty PhD students, is module convenor for two advanced spectroscopy undergraduate courses, and has delivered EPR/ENDOR undergraduate lectures at Cardiff University for the last 15 years.