QUANTUM PLASMONIC PCR FOR RAPID PRECISION IDENTIFICATION OF COVID-19

Abstract

This team will study the fundamental science of (1) quantum biological electron transfer to understand the mechanism of ultrafast quantum plasmonic PCR, and (2) quantum plasmon resonance electron transfer (QPRET)-based PCR for rRT-PCR and immuno-PCR on chip. These studies will generate broad ranging impact and innovative future applications in molecular diagnostics for COVID-19 and the precise identification of any other viruses or pathogens. With intimate collaboration between Prof. Luke Lee’s group at Harvard Medical School, USA, and Prof. Taewook Kang’s group at Sogang University, Korea, this team will focus on the elucidation of quantum biological heat engine, quantum biological tunneling in enzyme reactions, quantum effects in DNA and enzyme reactions during replication, and the investigation of a resonant electromagnetic wave to enhance enzyme activity.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Aug 11, 2021
Source ID
FA23862014060

Entities

People

  • Luke P Lee

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • United States Air Force

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Infectious Disease/Epidemiology
  • Nanoscale Plasmonic Nanotechnology
  • Research Science/Academic Research

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Quantum Computing