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260143 SE Advanced Module Quantum Optics, Quantum Nanophysics and Quantum Information (2008S)
Literature studies exploring the interface between quantum physics and biology
Continuous assessment of course work
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Vorbesprechung: Mo 3.3.2008, 15:00 Kleiner HS Experimentalphysik, Strudlhofgasse 4, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien.ab 10.3.2008 Mo 15:00-16:30 Kleiner HS Experimentalphysik
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Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Understanding of the course
a) to understand the relevance of quantum physics for biology
b) to identify and properly assess new developments in science
c) to prepare a 45 min talks in a professional style (PPT layout and oral presentation)
d) to write a concise and clear scientific report in English (10 pages)
a) to understand the relevance of quantum physics for biology
b) to identify and properly assess new developments in science
c) to prepare a 45 min talks in a professional style (PPT layout and oral presentation)
d) to write a concise and clear scientific report in English (10 pages)
Examination topics
Corresponding to the type of the course
Literature work. We will discuss modern publications in the field.
Literature work. We will discuss modern publications in the field.
Reading list
Association in the course directory
PD251,310
Last modified: Fr 31.08.2018 08:55
In this seminar we will therefore analyze and discuss recent publications with regard to:
* Quantum physics in the visual system
* Quantum aspects of molecular motors
* Quantum physics and magneto-reception
* Quantum technologies for biophysical and medical applications
o Quantum dot markers for tracing messenger molecules in synaptic gaps.
* Applications of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)
* Positron emission tomography
* Quantum interferometry for biomolecule metrology
* Quantum statistical correlations in photo-emission of the green fluorescent protein
* The relevance of proton tunneling in biology
* The quest for chirality superpositions in molecules
* Coherence transfer between biomolecules
* Entanglement witnesses and their applicability to biosystems?
* Wave packet superposition in molecules of biological relevance
* The physics of DNA computing and speculations about molecular quantum computing
* Decoherence free subspaces or quantum error correction in biological systems?
* Quantum physics in the brain: The Penrose-Hammeroff proposal and the Tegmark rebuttal
* "Quantum biology" as applied theoretical quantum chemistry and quantum simulation
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