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Quantum Effects in Biology

AUTHOR Roy, Sisir; Roy Sisir; Sisir Roy et al.
PUBLISHER World Scientific Publishing Company (08/28/2025)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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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.
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ISBN-13: 9789813109827
ISBN-10: 9813109823
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 472
Carton Quantity: 16
Product Dimensions: 6.00 x 1.00 x 9.00 inches
Weight: 1.75 pound(s)
Country of Origin: SG
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Science | Physics - Quantum Theory
Science | Life Sciences - Biophysics
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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.
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