Fundamental limitations on photoisomerization from thermodynamic resource theories
Nicole Yunger Halpern, David T. Limmer
Abstract
Quantum information theory is used to investigate molecular switches. A resource-theory model for thermodynamics is applied to upper bound the probability of photoisomerization, or molecular switching, opening the door to a better understanding of the roles played by information, energy, and coherence in natural and artificial materials.
Topics & Concepts
PhotoisomerizationCoherence (philosophical gambling strategy)QuantumStatistical physicsComputer sciencePhysicsQuantum mechanicsChemistryIsomerizationCatalysisBiochemistryAdvanced Thermodynamics and Statistical MechanicsSpectroscopy and Quantum Chemical StudiesQuantum Information and Cryptography