Atomic Layer Semiconductors as Biological Analog Photocells for Intrinsically Regulated Light Harvesting
Abstract
Nature realizes a vast array of complex structures composed of molecular building blocks, the electronic structure of which can be well described by quantum mechanics. In photosynthetic light harvesting, quantum behavior has generated tremendous recent interest, yet the role of quantum coherence, a property of wave-like electronic states, remains controversial. We have established a new paradigm, based on internal thermodynamic fluctuations, which attempts to describe biological light harvesting without the need for quantum coherence.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 15, 2019
- Accession Number
- AD1096797
Entities
People
- Nathaniel M Gabor
Organizations
- University of California, Riverside