Title :
Rhodopsin Photon Receptor Energetics: Studies of Biomolecular Sensing and Processing
Author :
Lyshevski, Marina Alexandra ; Lyshevski, Sergey Edward
Author_Institution :
Microsyst. & Nanotechnol., Webster, MA
Abstract :
This paper researches rhodopsin photon receptor functionality and energetics by applying quantum mechanics. It is important to examine the fundamentals of bioenergetics in order to coherently study mechanisms, processes and transitions in biomolecules. This will allow one to apply and utilize biophysics to the engineered devices and systems. Our goal is to study qualitatively and quantitatively study transitions exhibited by biomolecules to and assess their functionality. The solution of the aforementioned problems will advance knowledge and technological abilities. We outline the typifying prospect by devising sound advanced-performance sensing and processing devices.
Keywords :
biosensors; molecular biophysics; proteins; biomolecular processes; biomolecular sensing; biomolecular transition; quantum mechanics; rhodopsin photon receptor energetics; Absorption; Acoustical engineering; Bonding; Marine technology; Molecular biophysics; Photonics; Protein engineering; Quantum mechanics; Retina; Systems engineering and theory;
Conference_Titel :
Nanotechnology, 2008. NANO '08. 8th IEEE Conference on
Conference_Location :
Arlington, TX
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2103-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2104-6
DOI :
10.1109/NANO.2008.261