quantum effects in biology
Author: Masoud Mohseni, Yasser Omar, S. Engel, Martin B. Plenio
Quantum mechanics provides the most accurate framework for describing matter at the microscopic scale. However, the role of quantum phenomena in biological processes has only become widely explored in recent decades. Quantum Effects in Biology is an interdisciplinary collection of theoretical and experimental research investigating the relationship between quantum physics and living systems. It examines topics such as coherent energy transfer in photosynthetic systems, open quantum-system dynamics, spin coherence in avian magnetoreception, and the possible role of quantum phenomena in molecular recognition and olfaction. By bringing together concepts from physics, chemistry, and biology, the book presents a scientific perspective on quantum mechanisms that may contribute to biological processes.
Read the introduction- Pages
- 399
- Language
- انگلیسی
- Reading level
- Advanced
About the book
Quantum mechanics provides the most accurate framework for describing matter at the microscopic scale. However, the role of quantum phenomena in biological processes has only become widely explored in recent decades. Quantum Effects in Biology is an interdisciplinary collection of theoretical and experimental research investigating the relationship between quantum physics and living systems. It examines topics such as coherent energy transfer in photosynthetic systems, open quantum-system dynamics, spin coherence in avian magnetoreception, and the possible role of quantum phenomena in molecular recognition and olfaction. By bringing together concepts from physics, chemistry, and biology, the book presents a scientific perspective on quantum mechanisms that may contribute to biological processes.
How this book helps
Interdisciplinary research in biophysics and physical chemistry
Investigation of energy transfer in biological systems
Modeling and analysis of quantum system dynamics
Research into quantum mechanisms underlying biological processes
Design of nature-inspired materials and systems
Potential development of novel energy-conversion technologies
Supporting research toward the development of highly sensitive molecular-scale devices
What you will learn
Understanding the fundamental concepts of quantum biology and its relationship to physics, chemistry, and biology.
Understanding the role of quantum coherence and energy transfer in photosynthetic systems.
Becoming familiar with theoretical and computational approaches to modeling open quantum systems and studying environmental effects on quantum dynamics.
Exploring research on spin coherence in avian magnetoreception and possible quantum mechanisms in olfaction.
Understanding the potential role of quantum phenomena in electron transfer, molecular recognition, and biological system function.
Developing the ability to critically evaluate experimental evidence and theoretical models concerning quantum effects in biological processes.
Contributors
- Author
- Masoud Mohseni, Yasser Omar, S. Engel, Martin B. Plenio
- Editor
- مارتین بی. پلنیو
Publication and reading details
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Published
- 2014
- Language
- انگلیسی
- Pages
- 399
- Format
- Text
- Reading level
- Advanced
- Category
- quantum biology
Book identifiers
- ISBN
- ۹۷۸۱۱۰۷۰۱۰۸۰۲