Mirror Symmetry of the NMR Spectrum and the Connection with the Structure of Spin Hamiltonian Matrix Representations

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Authors: Dmitry A. Cheshkov, Dmitry O. Sinitsyn
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Abstract

This work provides a comprehensive theoretical framework for understanding the symmetry properties of High-Resolution NMR spectra. We analyze the conditions under which a spectrum exhibits mirror symmetry (palindromicity). We demonstrate that such symmetry can arise from two distinct mechanisms: (1) the direct geometric bisymmetry of the Hamiltonian matrix in a generalized canonical basis (typical for balanced systems like $A_nB_n$ or $A_nX_n$), and (2) a more fundamental property of topological isospectrality (similarity) under parameter exchange induced by the internal symmetry of the spin system, which applies even when the matrix lacks geometric symmetry (as observed in $AA'BB'$ systems).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced NMR Techniques and Applications Molecular spectroscopy and chirality Graph theory and applications

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Journal / source
arXiv (Cornell University)
Publication date
31 January 2026
Document type
Preprint