Photons in natural and life sciences : an interdisciplinary approach /

Photons in natural and life sciences : an interdisciplinary approach /

Saved in:

Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Lewerenz, H.- J.
Imprint:	Heidelberg ; London : Springer, ©2012.
Description:	1 online resource (xvii, 288 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language:	English
Series:	Springer series in optical sciences, 0342-4111 ; 157 Springer series in optical sciences ; v. 157.
Subject:	Photons. Photons.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11078018

Hidden Bibliographic Details
ISBN:	9783642237492 3642237495 9783642237485 3642237487
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record.
Summary:	The book describes first the principle photon generation processes from nuclear reactions, electron motion and from discrete quantum transitions. It then focuses on the use of photons in various selected fields of modern natural and life sciences. It bridges disciplines such as physics, chemistry, earth- and materials science, proteomics, information technology, photoelectrochemistry, photosynthesis and spintronics. Advanced light sources and their use in natural and life sciences are emphasized and the effects related to the quantum nature of photons (quantum computing, teleportation) are described. The content encompasses among many other examples the role of photons on the origin of life and on homochirality in biology, femtosecond laser slicing, photothermal cancer therapy, the use of gamma rays in materials science, photoelectrochemical surface conditioning, quantum information aspects and photo-spintronics. The book is written for scientists and graduate students from all related disciplines who are interested in the science beyond their immediate research field. It is meant to encourage interdisciplinary research and development in an age where nanoscience results in a convergence of formerly more disparate science.
Other form:	Print version: Lewerenz, H.- J. Photons in natural and life sciences. Heidelberg ; London : Springer, ©2012 9783642237485
Standard no.:	10.1007/978-3-642-23749-2

Description
Summary:	The book describes first the principle photon generation processes from nuclear reactions, electron motion and from discrete quantum transitions. It then focuses on the use of photons in various selected fields of modern natural and life sciences. It bridges disciplines such as physics, chemistry, earth- and materials science, proteomics, information technology, photoelectrochemistry, photosynthesis and spintronics. Advanced light sources and their use in natural and life sciences are emphasized and the effects related to the quantum nature of photons (quantum computing, teleportation) are described. The content encompasses among many other examples the role of photons on the origin of life and on homochirality in biology, femtosecond laser slicing, photothermal cancer therapy, the use of gamma rays in materials science, photoelectrochemical surface conditioning, quantum information aspects and photo-spintronics. The book is written for scientists and graduate students from all related disciplines who are interested in the science beyond their immediate research field. It is meant to encourage interdisciplinary research and development in an age where nanoscience results in a convergence of formerly more disparate science.<br>
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xvii, 288 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9783642237492 3642237495 9783642237485 3642237487
ISSN:	0342-4111 ;