Resonance energy flow dynamics of coherently delocalized excitons in biological and macromolecular systems: Recent theoretical advances and open issues

Recent experimental and theoretical studies suggest that biological photosynthetic complexes utilize the quantum coherence in a positive manner for efficient and robust flow of electronic excitation energy. Clear and quantitative understanding of such suggestion is important for identifying the desi...

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Published in:Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Computational molecular science 2013-01, Vol.3 (1), p.84-104
Main Authors: Jang, Seogjoo, Cheng, Yuan-Chung
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation
Chromophores
Coherence
Complex systems
Dynamics
Energy flow
Energy transfer
Excitons
Macromolecules
Mechanics
Molecular dynamics
Monte Carlo simulation
Organic materials
Photosynthesis
Photovoltaics
Quantum phenomena
Resonance
Solar energy
Statistical mechanics
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Summary:Recent experimental and theoretical studies suggest that biological photosynthetic complexes utilize the quantum coherence in a positive manner for efficient and robust flow of electronic excitation energy. Clear and quantitative understanding of such suggestion is important for identifying the design principles behind efficient flow of excitons coherently delocalized over multiple chromophores in condensed environments. Adaptation of such principles for synthetic macromolecular systems has also significant implication for the development of novel photovoltaic systems. Advanced theories of resonance energy transfer are presented, which can address these issues. Applications to photosynthetic light harvesting complex systems and organic materials demonstrate the capabilities of new theoretical approaches and future challenges. This article is categorized under: Molecular and Statistical Mechanics > Molecular Dynamics and Monte-Carlo Methods
ISSN:1759-0876
1759-0884
DOI:10.1002/wcms.1111