Quantum Aspects of Life
Author: درک ابوت- پل سی دبلیو دیویس - آرون کی پاتی
This interdisciplinary collection brings together contributions from researchers in physics, biology, and quantum information to examine a fundamental question: Do quantum-mechanical phenomena play significant roles in biological processes beyond their established role in molecular chemistry? With a foreword by Sir Roger Penrose, the book explores topics including the possible quantum origins of life, quantum coherence in photosynthesis, quantum interactions in biomolecules, molecular evolution, and genetic information. It also examines theoretical approaches to artificial quantum life and discusses proposed connections between quantum processes and consciousness. Alongside scientific evidence and theoretical models, the volume presents the limitations, open questions, and controversies surrounding this field.
Read the introduction- Pages
- 472
- Language
- انگلیسی
- Reading level
- Advanced
About the book
This interdisciplinary collection brings together contributions from researchers in physics, biology, and quantum information to examine a fundamental question: Do quantum-mechanical phenomena play significant roles in biological processes beyond their established role in molecular chemistry? With a foreword by Sir Roger Penrose, the book explores topics including the possible quantum origins of life, quantum coherence in photosynthesis, quantum interactions in biomolecules, molecular evolution, and genetic information. It also examines theoretical approaches to artificial quantum life and discusses proposed connections between quantum processes and consciousness. Alongside scientific evidence and theoretical models, the volume presents the limitations, open questions, and controversies surrounding this field.
How this book helps
Understanding the foundations and research questions of quantum biology and its connections with physics, chemistry, and molecular biology
Exploring the possible roles of quantum coherence, tunnelling, and other quantum phenomena in biological processes
Studying hypotheses concerning the origin of life, molecular evolution, and genetic information
Examining theoretical approaches to artificial quantum life and information processing in biological systems
Evaluating competing perspectives and the scientific evidence concerning the biological significance of quantum effects
What you will learn
Understanding the challenges of investigating quantum phenomena in complex biological systems interacting with their environments
Becoming familiar with experimental evidence and theoretical models of quantum coherence in photosynthesis and other biological processes
Understanding hypotheses concerning quantum tunnelling in molecular reactions and enzyme function
Exploring different perspectives on the origin of life, molecular evolution, and genetic information
Distinguishing experimental findings and theoretical models from speculative or controversial hypotheses about quantum mechanics, consciousness, and living systems
Contributors
- Author
- درک ابوت- پل سی دبلیو دیویس - آرون کی پاتی
- Editor
- Derek Abbott, Paul C. W. Davies, and Arun K. Pati
Publication and reading details
- Publisher
- Imperial College Press
- Published
- 2008
- Language
- انگلیسی
- Pages
- 472
- Print run
- 1
- Format
- Text
- Reading level
- Advanced
- Category
- quantum biology
Book identifiers
- ISBN
- ۹۷۸۱۸۴۸۱۶۲۶۷۹