Title :
Coherent control of the primary event in photosynthesis
Author :
Motzkus, M. ; Wohlleben, W. ; Zeidler, D. ; Herek, J.L.
Author_Institution :
Max-Planck-Inst. fur Quantenoptik, Garching, Germany
Abstract :
This study shows that coherent control can be performed even on biological samples, as demonstrated in the control of the energy flow in the LH2 antenna complex at the primary event in photosynthesis. The results open a new access for spectroscopic studies that will provide insight into how nature designs biological systems for optimal performance.
Keywords :
biological techniques; molecular biophysics; photosynthesis; LH2 antenna complex; biological samples; coherent control; photosynthesis; spectroscopic studies; Biological control systems; Chemical lasers; Control systems; Interference; Laser excitation; Lighting control; Optimal control; Photochemistry; Physics; Pulse modulation;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics Conference, 2003. EQEC '03. European
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7733-8
DOI :
10.1109/EQEC.2003.1314024
