Quantum Effects in Biology/ Sisir Roy, National Institute of Advanced Studies, India

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Roy, Sisir, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Quantum biochemistry.

Quantum theory.

Biology.

Quantum Theory.

biology.

Medical Subjects:

Quantum Theory.

Biology.

Physical Description:

xxii, 449 pages : illustrations; 24cm.

Place of Publication:

New Jersey : World Scientific Publishing Company, [2026].

Summary:

"This book intends to give a systematic exposition of the validity of quantum principles in biological systems. There are two types of applications of quantum theory in physical systems - the "trivial applications" and "non- trivial applications". Since every object in this universe consists of atoms and molecules, they should be described by the laws of quantum theory - which we call trivial applications. On the other hand, there exist some systems where the observational results cannot be explained by the laws of classical physics and this requires a change of paradigm - these are known as non-trivial applications. Many authors pointed out such non-trivial applications of quantum theory to explain how some biological systems function. In this book, we review such kinds of results in a systematic manner which clearly indicates the need to change the paradigm to understand these biological systems better." -- Back cover

Contents:

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Photosynthesis: F̲rster's Theory & The Role of Quantum Mechanics in Photosynthesis

Chapter 3. Possible Role of Quantum Coherence in Photosynthesis

Chapter 4. Theory of Olfaction

Chapter 5. Navigation of Bird & Inclination Magnetic Compass by Long Distance Migratory Insects

Chapter 6. Coherence in Ion Channel

Chapter 7. Conclusion

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9789813109827

9813109823

OCLC:

1548304198

Publisher Number:

90104344364