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15 March 2024 Quantum theory applications to biology
Marlan O. Scully, Zhenhuan Yi, Anatoly Svidzinsky, Volker Deckert, Alexei Sokolov
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Abstract
Over the past years we have been applying quantum optical techniques to various biological problems such as: The detection of biopathogens, e.g., anthrax [1] and the SARS-CoV-2 virus [2]. On the theoretical front, I will discuss the application of quantum mechanics to other biological problems, such as the possible connection between quantum coherence in brain microtubules [3] and superradiance [4,5].

[1] “FAST CARS: Engineering a laser spectroscopic technique for rapid identification of bacterial spores,” M. Scully, et al., PNAS (2002).
[2] “Laser technique for direct identification of a single virus I: FASTER CARS,” V. Deckert, et al., PNAS (2020).
[3] “Quantum Coherence in (Brain) Microtubules and Efficient Energy and Information Transport”, N. Mavromatos and d. Nanopoulos, J. Phys: Conf. Ser. 329, 012026 (2011).
[4] “On the Existence of Superradiant Excitonic States in Microtubules”, G. Celardo, et al., NJP (2019).
[5] “The Super of Superradiance”, M. Scully and A. Svidzinksy, Science (2009): A. Svidzinsky, et al., “Single photon superradiance and radiation trapping by atomic shells,” PRA (2016).
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Marlan O. Scully, Zhenhuan Yi, Anatoly Svidzinsky, Volker Deckert, and Alexei Sokolov "Quantum theory applications to biology", Proc. SPIE PC12863, Quantum Effects and Measurement Techniques in Biology and Biophotonics, PC1286301 (15 March 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3012607
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