Quantum Effects in Biology

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511863189

Quantum mechanics provides the most accurate microscopic description of the world around us, yet the interface between quantum mechanics and biology is only now being explored. This book uses a combination of experiment and theory to examine areas of biology believed to be strongly influenced by manifestly quantum phenomena. Covering subjects ranging from coherent energy transfer in photosynthetic light harvesting to spin coherence in the avian compass and the problem of molecular recognition in olfaction, the book is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in physics, biology and chemistry seeking to understand the applications of quantum mechanics to biology.

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'Having previously thoroughly enjoyed reading two books relating to quantum biology, I was delighted to review this book.'

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Frontmatter
pp i-iv
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Contents
pp v-ix
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Foreword
pp x-xii
- By Tony Leggett, Department of Physics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Contributors
pp xiii-xvi
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Preface
pp xvii-xx
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Part I - Introduction
pp 1-2
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1 - Quantum biology: introduction
pp 3-13
- By Graham R. Fleming, University of California Berkeley, Gregory D. Scholes, University of Toronto
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2 - Open quantum system approaches to biological systems
pp 14-52
- By Alireza Shabani, University of California, Masoud Mohseni, Google, Seogjoo Jang, University of New York, Akihito Ishizaki, University of California Berkeley, Martin Plenio, Universität Ulm, Patrick Rebentrost, Harvard University, Alan Aspuru-Guzik, Harvard University, Jianshu Cao, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Seth Lloyd, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Robert Silbey, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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3 - Generalized Förster resonance energy transfer
pp 53-81
- By Seogjoo Jang, University of New York, Hoda Hossein-Nejad, University College London, Gregory D. Scholes, University of Toronto
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4 - Principles of multi-dimensional electronic spectroscopy
pp 82-120
- By Tomáš Mančal, Charles University
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Part II - Quantum effects in bacterial photosynthetic energy transfer
pp 121-122
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5 - Structure, function, and quantum dynamics of pigment–protein complexes
pp 123-143
- By Ioan Kosztin, University of Missouri, Klaus Schulten, University of Illinois
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6 - Direct observation of quantum coherence
pp 144-158
- By Gregory S. Engel, The University of Chicago
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7 - Environment-assisted quantum transport
pp 159-176
- By Masoud Mohseni, Google, Alñn Aspuru-Guzik, Harvard University, Patrick Rebentrost, Harvard University, Alireza Shabani, University of California, Seth Lloyd, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Susana F. Huelga, Universität Ulm, Martin B. Plenio, Universität Ulm
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Part III - Quantum effects in higher organisms and applications
pp 177-178
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8 - Excitation energy transfer and energy conversion in photosynthesis
pp 179-197
- By Elisabet Romero, VU University, Vladimir I. Novoderezhkin, Moscow State University, Rienk Van Grondelle, VU University
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9 - Electron transfer in proteins
pp 198-217
- By Spiros S. Skourtis, University of Cyprus
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10 - A chemical compass for bird navigation
pp 218-236
- By Ilia A. Solov'yov, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Thorsten Ritz, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Irvine, CA, Klaus Schulten, University of Illinois, Peter J. Hore, University of Oxford
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11 - Quantum biology of retinal
pp 237-263
- By Klaus Schulten, University of Illinois, Shigehiko Hayashi, Kyoto University
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12 - Quantum vibrational effects on sense of smell
pp 264-276
- By A.M. Stoneham, University College London, L. Turin, BSRC Alexander Fleming, Vari, Greece, J.C. Brookes, Massachussetts Institute of Technology, A.P. Horsfield, Imperial College London
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13 - A perspective on possible manifestations of entanglement in biological systems
pp 277-310
- By Hans J. Briegel, University of Innsbruck, Sandu Popescu, University of Bristol
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14 - Design and applications of bio-inspired quantum materials
pp 311-334
- By Mohan Sarovar, Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore, CA, USA, Dörthe M. Eisele, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, K. Birgitta Whaley, University of California, Berkeley
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15 - Coherent excitons in carbon nanotubes
pp 335-349
- By Leonas Valkunas, Vilnius University, Darius Abramavicius, Vilnius University
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References
pp 350-395
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Index
pp 396-399
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Contents

Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-ix

Foreword
pp x-xii

Contributors
pp xiii-xvi

Preface
pp xvii-xx

Part I - Introduction
pp 1-2

1 - Quantum biology: introduction
pp 3-13

2 - Open quantum system approaches to biological systems
pp 14-52

3 - Generalized Förster resonance energy transfer
pp 53-81

4 - Principles of multi-dimensional electronic spectroscopy
pp 82-120

Part II - Quantum effects in bacterial photosynthetic energy transfer
pp 121-122

5 - Structure, function, and quantum dynamics of pigment–protein complexes
pp 123-143

6 - Direct observation of quantum coherence
pp 144-158

7 - Environment-assisted quantum transport
pp 159-176

Part III - Quantum effects in higher organisms and applications
pp 177-178

8 - Excitation energy transfer and energy conversion in photosynthesis
pp 179-197

9 - Electron transfer in proteins
pp 198-217

10 - A chemical compass for bird navigation
pp 218-236

11 - Quantum biology of retinal
pp 237-263

12 - Quantum vibrational effects on sense of smell
pp 264-276

13 - A perspective on possible manifestations of entanglement in biological systems
pp 277-310

14 - Design and applications of bio-inspired quantum materials
pp 311-334

15 - Coherent excitons in carbon nanotubes
pp 335-349

References
pp 350-395

Index
pp 396-399

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