Marine algae and the light farm they create
Ð team of scientists from the University of Toronto was able to surprise the world with its latest report. According to a team of scientists led by Professor Greg Scholes, marine algae can use the simple principles of quantum mechanics and which is more; they were using this since millions years ago. According to the report of Professor Scholes the elementary biological systems are able to use quantum mechanics process for billions of years and this is why they can survive only in photosynthesis. The key to that mystery is their Natural solar cells called “reaction centers”. These reaction centers are operating through a special protein that captures and collects light. It also maintains and absorbs the sun energy in a special way.
The team of the researchers simply isolated cells from two types of marine algae, which are responsible for collecting the light. Thus, they discovered that under natural temperature conditions and using special laser stimulation, the specific molecules of the marine algae are moving through proteins, demonstrating the transfer of energy. The scientist’s team has proven that light is absorbed from two places in the molecules by the simple principle of the quantum mechanics. The discovery is particularly important because it demonstrates that quantum mechanics was able to prevail over the kinetics even in the most complex biological systems.
According to the scientists, marine algae have a special quantum-mechanical strategy for maximum absorption of the light, as well as being capable to transform it into energy. Professor Scholes labeled the discovery as an evolution, due to revealing a simple principle of gathering energy and light.
The team has raised the question of possible evolution of the biological organisms since they are able to use and maintain light and energy. The researchers also claim that the energy is governed by a set of rules that we could use in the near future.
