Quantum Effects in Biology (1st Edition)

Edited by Masoud Mohseni, Yasser Omar, Gregory S. Engel & Martin B. Plenio

Quantum Effects in Biology is a pioneering interdisciplinary volume exploring the role of quantum mechanics in biological systems. Published by Cambridge University Press, this authoritative collection brings together leading physicists, chemists, and biologists to examine emerging evidence of quantum coherence, tunneling, and entanglement in living organisms.

The book covers quantum phenomena in photosynthesis, avian magnetoreception, enzyme catalysis, olfaction, and biological energy transfer. It integrates theoretical frameworks with experimental research, making it an essential reference for scholars working at the interface of quantum physics and life sciences.

What This Book Does

This book equips researchers and graduate students with a rigorous understanding of how quantum mechanical principles may influence biological processes, bridging physics, chemistry, and biology.

Key Features

• Interdisciplinary contributions from leading experts
• Coverage of quantum coherence and tunneling in biology
• Experimental and theoretical perspectives
• Applications to photosynthesis and biomolecular systems
• Foundational reference in quantum biology research

Who Should Use This Book?

• Graduate students in physics and biophysics
• Researchers in quantum biology
• Chemists studying biomolecular systems
• Interdisciplinary life science scholars
• Academic and research libraries

Why It’s Essential

• One of the foundational texts in quantum biology
• Bridges quantum physics and life sciences
• Highly cited interdisciplinary reference
• Published by Cambridge University Press

A landmark volume at the frontier of quantum science and biology.
Order today from BooksGoat and explore the quantum foundations of life.

Product Details

• ISBN-13: 9781107010802
• Edition: 1st
• Editors: Masoud Mohseni; Yasser Omar; Gregory S. Engel; Martin B. Plenio
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Format: Hardcover
• Condition: New
• Availability: In Stock
• Price: $— (Free Shipping)

Table of Contents (Highlights)

• Quantum Coherence in Photosynthesis
• Quantum Tunneling in Enzymatic Reactions
• Magnetoreception and Avian Navigation
• Open Quantum Systems in Biology
• Experimental Techniques in Quantum Biology
• Future Directions in Quantum Life Sciences

FAQs

• Is this suitable for graduate research?
  Yes. It is designed for advanced academic study and research.
• Does it integrate theory and experiment?
  Yes. It combines theoretical models with experimental findings.
• Is it interdisciplinary?
  Yes. It bridges physics, chemistry, and biology.