Theoretical Molecular Biophysics Softcover Repri Edition Contributor(s): Scherer, Philipp O. J. (Author), Fischer, Sighart F. (Author) |
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ISBN: 3662572494 ISBN-13: 9783662572498 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $85.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Biophysics - Mathematics | Applied - Technology & Engineering | Engineering (general) |
Dewey: 570.285 |
Series: Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering |
Physical Information: 1.07" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.62 lbs) 513 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book gives an introduction to molecular biophysics. It starts from material properties at equilibrium related to polymers, dielectrics and membranes. Electronic spectra are developed for the understanding of elementary dynamic processes in photosynthesis including proton transfer and dynamics of molecular motors. Since the molecular structures of functional groups of bio-systems were resolved, it has become feasible to develop a theory based on the quantum theory and statistical physics with emphasis on the specifics of the high complexity of bio-systems. This introduction to molecular aspects of the field focuses on solvable models. Elementary biological processes provide as special challenge the presence of partial disorder in the structure which does not destroy the basic reproducibility of the processes. Apparently the elementary molecular processes are organized in a way to optimize the efficiency. Learning from nature by means exploring the relation between structure and function may even help to build better artificial solar cells. |