Quantitative Understanding of Biosystems: An Introduction to Biophysics, Second Edition

ISBN-13: 9781138633414 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 608 str.

Thomas Nordlund; Peter M. Hoffmann

Opis

This revised edition continues to provide a beautifully written, accessible introduction to the physical and quantitative aspects of biological systems and processes involving macromolecules, subcellular structures, and whole cells. It includes two entirely new chapters covering experimental techniques, to complement coverage of mathematical and computational tools, as well as additions to its multimedia component of video clips and animations, as well as interactive diagrams and graphs.

Spis treści

I. Introduction, Approach, and Tools  1 Introduction to a New World  2 How (Most) Physicists Approach Biophysics  3 Math Tools: First Pass  II. Structure and Function  4 Water  5 Structures: From 0.1 to 10 nm and Larger  6 First Pass at Supramolecular Structures: Assemblies of Biomolecules  7 Putting a Cell Together: Physical Sketch  III. Biological Activity: Quantum Microworld  8 Quantum Primer  9 Light, Life and Measurement  10 Photosynthesis  11 Direct Ultraviolet Effects on Biological Systems  IV. Biological Activity: (Classical) Microworld  12 Classical Biodynamics and Biomechanics  13 Random Walks, Diffusion, and Polymer Conformation  14 Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics Primer  15 Reactions: Physical View  16 Molecular Machines: Introduction  17 Assembly  18 Preparation for Experimental Biophysics  19 Atomic Force Microscopy