Quantum Effects in Photosynthesis

Discovering Nature’s Quantum Computer

Plants achieve 95% efficiency in converting light to chemical energy - far exceeding our best solar panels. The secret? Quantum coherence that allows energy to explore all possible pathways simultaneously.

Research Goals

1. Map quantum states in photosynthetic complexes
2. Understand coherence at room temperature
3. Design bio-inspired quantum solar cells
4. Create educational materials for quantum biology

Breakthrough Findings

Our team has discovered that plants maintain quantum coherence for up to 300 femtoseconds at room temperature - challenging everything we thought we knew about quantum decoherence.

Applications

• Next-generation solar panels with 90%+ efficiency
• Quantum computers that operate at room temperature
• New understanding of life’s fundamental processes