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Quantum Electrodynamics of Photosynthesis

Mathematical Description of Light, Life and Matter
Language: English
Published/Copyright: 2020
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This book uses an array of different approaches to describe photosynthesis, ranging from the subjectivity of human perception to the mathematical rigour of quantum electrodynamics. This interdisciplinary work draws from fields as diverse as astronomy, agriculture, classical and quantum optics, and biology in order to explain the working principles of photosynthesis in plants and cyanobacteria.

  • Uses phenomena from daily life to explain quantum optics and quantum electrodynamics.
  • Based on practical applications.
  • Ideal for those student who believe they don't understand quantum mechanics.

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Artur Braun, EMPA (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology), Dübendorf, Switzerland.

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    Frontmatter

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    Preface

    VII
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    Acknowledgements

    XI
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    Contents

    XV
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    List of Figures

    XXI
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    List of Tables

    XXVII
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    Prologue

    XXIX
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    1. Introduction

    1
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    2. Nature and natures of light

    2
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    3. Optics and electromagnetic light theory

    31
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    4. The interaction of light with matter

    103
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    5. Solar energy – from nuclear forces

    188
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    6. Foundations of photosynthesis

    205
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    7. The light-driven proton pump: bacteriorhodopsin

    258
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    8. Agriculture and food supply

    290
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    Epilogue

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    Appendix 1 – Electromagnetic spectrum

    371
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    Appendix 2 – The Gospel of John

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    Bibliography

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    Index

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eBook published on:
October 12, 2020
eBook ISBN:
9783110629941
Paperback published on:
October 12, 2020
Paperback ISBN:
9783110626926
Pages and Images/Illustrations in book
Front matter:
29
Main content:
427
Illustrations:
47
Coloured Illustrations:
157
Tables:
13
https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110629941
eBook ISBN: 9783110629941
Paperback ISBN: 9783110626926
Keywords for this book
Biochemie; Biophysik; Photosystem; Lichtreaktion; Photosynthese; Quantenelektrodynamik; Licht; Cyanobakterie
Audience(s) for this book
Graduate students (cross-disciplinary)
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