Molecules, Dynamics, and Life

Molecules, Dynamics, and Life
Author: Agnessa Babloyantz
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
Total Pages: 376
Release: 1986-10-14
Genre: Science
ISBN:

This book tells the story of how inert matter can acquire self-organizing and other properties ascribed to life. The author's multidisciplinary approach does not require knowledge of chemistry, physics, or biology on the part of the reader. Part I covers the properties of matter and evolutionary criteria. Part II presents an introduction to the necessary chemical concepts. Part III explains the self-organization of biosystems and the development of organisms.

Molecular Dynamics

Molecular Dynamics
Author: Perla Balbuena
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 971
Release: 1999-04-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080536840

The latest developments in quantum and classical molecular dynamics, related techniques, and their applications to several fields of science and engineering. Molecular simulations include a broad range of methodologies such as Monte Carlo, Brownian dynamics, lattice dynamics, and molecular dynamics (MD).Features of this book:• Presents advances in methodologies, introduces quantum methods and lists new techniques for classical MD• Deals with complex systems: biomolecules, aqueous solutions, ice and clathrates, liquid crystals, polymers• Provides chemical reactions, interfaces, catalysis, surface phenomena and solidsAlthough the book is not formally divided into methods and applications, the chapters are arranged starting with those that discuss new algorithms, methods and techniques, followed by several important applications.

Molecular Dynamics

Molecular Dynamics
Author: Lichang Wang
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2012-04-11
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9535104446

Molecular Dynamics is a two-volume compendium of the ever-growing applications of molecular dynamics simulations to solve a wider range of scientific and engineering challenges. The contents illustrate the rapid progress on molecular dynamics simulations in many fields of science and technology, such as nanotechnology, energy research, and biology, due to the advances of new dynamics theories and the extraordinary power of today's computers. This second book begins with an introduction of molecular dynamics simulations to macromolecules and then illustrates the computer experiments using molecular dynamics simulations in the studies of synthetic and biological macromolecules, plasmas, and nanomachines. Coverage of this book includes: Complex formation and dynamics of polymers Dynamics of lipid bilayers, peptides, DNA, RNA, and proteins Complex liquids and plasmas Dynamics of molecules on surfaces Nanofluidics and nanomachines

Single Molecule Dynamics in Life Science

Single Molecule Dynamics in Life Science
Author: Toshio Yanagida
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 347
Release: 2008-11-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3527312889

In this first comprehensive resource to cover the application of single molecule techniques to biological measurements, the pioneers in the field show how to both set up and interpret a single molecule experiment. Following an introduction to single molecule measurements and enzymology, the expert authors consider molecular motors and mechanical properties before moving on to the applications themselves. Detailed discussions of studies on protein enzymes, ribozymes and nucleic acids are also included.

The Way of the Cell

The Way of the Cell
Author: Franklin M. Harold
Publisher:
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2003
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0195163389

Schrodinger's riddle -- The quality of life -- Cells in nature and in theory -- Molecular logic -- A (almost) comprehensible cell -- It takes a cell to make a cell -- Morphogenesis: where form and function meet -- The advance of the microbes -- By descent with modification -- So what is life? -- Searching for the beginning.

Vibrational Dynamics Of Molecules

Vibrational Dynamics Of Molecules
Author: Joel M Bowman
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 603
Release: 2022-06-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9811237921

Vibrational Dynamics of Molecules represents the definitive concise text on the cutting-edge field of vibrational molecular chemistry. The chapter contributors are a Who's Who of world leaders in the field. The editor, Joel Bowman, is widely considered as one of the founding fathers of theoretical reaction dynamics. The included topics span the field, from fundamental theory such as collocation methods and vibrational CI methods, to interesting applications such as astrochemistry, supramolecular systems and virtual computational spectroscopy. This is a useful reference for theoretical chemists, spectroscopists, physicists, undergraduate and graduate students, lecturers and software developers.

How Molecular Forces and Rotating Planets Create Life

How Molecular Forces and Rotating Planets Create Life
Author: Jan Spitzer
Publisher: MIT Press
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2021-02-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0262362597

A reconceptualization of origins research that exploits a modern understanding of non-covalent molecular forces that stabilize living prokaryotic cells. Scientific research into the origins of life remains exploratory and speculative. Science has no definitive answer to the biggest questions--"What is life?" and "How did life begin on earth?" In this book, Jan Spitzer reconceptualizes origins research by exploiting a modern understanding of non-covalent molecular forces and covalent bond formation--a physicochemical approach propounded originally by Linus Pauling and Max Delbrück. Spitzer develops the Pauling-Delbrück premise as a physicochemical jigsaw puzzle that identifies key stages in life's emergence, from the formation of first oceans, tidal sediments, and proto-biofilms to progenotes, proto-cells and the first cellular organisms.

Spectroscopy and Dynamics of Single Molecules

Spectroscopy and Dynamics of Single Molecules
Author:
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2019-08-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128164646

Spectroscopy and Dynamics of Single Molecules: Methods and Applications reviews the most recent developments in spectroscopic methods and applications. Spectroscopic techniques are the chief experimental methods for testing theoretical models and research in this area plays an important role in stimulating new theoretical developments in physical chemistry. This book provides an authoritative insight into the latest advances in the field, highlighting new techniques, current applications, and potential future developments An ideal reference for chemists and physicists alike, Spectroscopy and Dynamics of Single Molecules: Methods and Applications is a useful guide for all those working in the research, design, or application of spectroscopic tools and techniques across a wide range of fields. - Includes the latest research on ultrafast vibrational and electronic dynamics, nonlinear spectroscopies, and single-molecule methods - Makes the content accessible to researchers in chemistry, biophysics, and chemical physics through a rigorous multi-disciplinary approach - Provides content edited by a world-renowned chemist with more than 30 years of experience in research and instruction

Molecular Reaction Dynamics

Molecular Reaction Dynamics
Author: Raphael D. Levine
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 574
Release: 2009-06-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781139442879

Molecular reaction dynamics is the study of chemical and physical transformations of matter at the molecular level. The understanding of how chemical reactions occur and how to control them is fundamental to chemists and interdisciplinary areas such as materials and nanoscience, rational drug design, environmental and astrochemistry. This book provides a thorough foundation to this area. The first half is introductory, detailing experimental techniques for initiating and probing reaction dynamics and the essential insights that have been gained. The second part explores key areas including photoselective chemistry, stereochemistry, chemical reactions in real time and chemical reaction dynamics in solutions and interfaces. Typical of the new challenges are molecular machines, enzyme action and molecular control. With problem sets included, this book is suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, as well as being supplementary to chemical kinetics, physical chemistry, biophysics and materials science courses, and as a primer for practising scientists.

Life's Ratchet

Life's Ratchet
Author: Peter M. Hoffmann
Publisher:
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2012-10-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0465022537

Life, Hoffman argues, emerges from the random motions of atoms filtered through the sophisticated structures of our evolved machinery. People are essentially giant assemblies of interacting nanoscale machines.