Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy involves studying the magnetic properties of atomic nuclei and their interaction with magnetic fields. NMR spectroscopy is useful for determining the structure of organic molecules. The technique works by applying a strong, static magnetic field to a sample which causes the magnetic nuclei in the sample to resonate at characteristic frequencies. The resonance frequencies are measured to yield an NMR spectrum that can provide information about the chemical environment and identity of atoms in the molecule. NMR spectroscopy is a powerful tool for organic chemists to determine molecular structure.