Quantitative Understanding of Biosystems

An Introduction to Biophysics, Second Edition
2. Auflage 2019
ISBN: 978-1-138-63341-4
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 632 Seiten, Format (B × H): 210 mm x 280 mm, Gewicht: 1954 g

Reihe: Foundations of Biochemistry and Biophysics

Quantitative Understanding of Biosystems, Seond 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.

Features:

• Illustrates biological examples with estimates and calculations of biophysical parameters.

• Features two brand-new chapters on experimental methods, a general overview and focused introduction to atomic force microscopy.

• Includes new coverage of important topics such as neuronal behavior and ion transport across biological membranes.

• Provides MATLAB code in addition to Excel spreadsheets, and more video clips that demonstrate movement of microorganisms.

• Enhanced self-study problems and an updated glossary of terms.

Thomas Nordlund received a Ph.D. degree in Physics from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Postdoctoral positions at the Biozentrum der Universität Basel and the University of Rochester led to a faculty position at the latter. He moved to The University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1990, where he continues as an Emeritus faculty of the Department of Physics. A Fellow of the American Physical Society, he performed research in biomolecular dynamics for 30 years.

Peter Hoffman is a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. The founder of the biomedical physics program at Wayne State University and the author of Life’s Ratchet, Dr. Hoffmann has been involved in soft matter and biophysics research for 25 years. He earned his Ph.D. in materials science and engineering from Johns Hopkins University.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Nordlund, Thomas M.

Hoffmann, Peter M.

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Zellbiologie
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Biotechnologie Medizinische Biotechnologie
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Physik Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Über Autor(innen)

Thomas Nordlund is professor emeritus in the Department of Physics at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. He joined as faculty after earning his PhD in physics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with postdoctoral work done at the Biozentrum der Universität Basel and the University of Rochester. He is an elected fellow of the American Physical Society and has been studying biomolecular dynamics for over thirty years.

Peter M. Hoffmann is a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, where he founded the biomedical physics program. He is the author of the popular science book, Life’s Ratchet. He has been involved in soft matter and biophysics research for twenty-five years, and earned his PhD in materials science and engineering from Johns Hopkins University.