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Quantum Bio-computing Using Biomolecules

Quantum bio-computing is an emerging interdisciplinary field at the intersection of computer science and biology that explores the use of biomolecules such as DNA, proteins, and enzymes to perform quantum computations. This field combines molecular biology, quantum physics, and computer science aiming to develop small, fast, and energy-efficient computational systems.

History

The idea of utilizing biological structures for quantum computation has emerged recently, enabled by advances in nanotechnology and bioinformatics. Early research demonstrated that biomolecules could serve as biological qubits for quantum operations.^[1]

Concept and Mechanism

In quantum bio-computing, biomolecules act as units for processing and storing quantum information (qubits). Molecules such as DNA or proteins exhibit quantum superposition and entanglement, which are fundamental for quantum computation.^[2]

Qubits and Quantum Superposition

A qubit can simultaneously exist in the states 0 and 1, mathematically represented as:

$|\psi \rangle =\alpha |0\rangle +\beta |1\rangle$

where \alpha and \beta are complex numbers satisfying the normalization condition:

$|\alpha |^{2}+|\beta |^{2}=1$

Biomolecules are believed to possess these quantum properties at the molecular scale, functioning as biological qubits.^[3]

Applications

Development of small and affordable quantum computers
Performing complex computations in biology, chemistry, and medicine
Creating quantum biosensors for medical and environmental applications^[4]

Challenges

Maintaining the stability of quantum states in unstable biological environments
Difficulties in synthesizing and precisely controlling biomolecules as qubits
Requirement for advanced technologies to read and write quantum information^[5]

Future Outlook

With ongoing advancements in nanobiology and quantum technologies, quantum bio-computing is poised to revolutionize data processing and play a significant role in developing biological and computational technologies.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b Lambert, N., Chen, Y. N., Cheng, Y. C., Li, C. M., Chen, G. Y., & Nori, F. (2013). Quantum biology. Nature Physics, 9(1), 10-18. https://doi.org/10.1038/nphys2474
^ Arndt, M., Juffmann, T., & Vedral, V. (2009). Quantum physics meets biology. HFSP Journal, 3(6), 386-400. https://doi.org/10.2976/1.3242902
^ Patel, A. D. (2010). Quantum aspects of life. World Scientific Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1142/7551
^ Engel, G. S., Calhoun, T. R., Read, E. L., Ahn, T. K., Mančal, T., Cheng, Y. C., ... & Fleming, G. R. (2007). Evidence for wavelike energy transfer through quantum coherence in photosynthetic systems. Nature, 446(7137), 782-786. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature05678
^ Lloyd, S. (2011). Quantum coherence in biological systems. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 302(1), 012037. https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/302/1/012037

[Lambert2013-1] Lambert, N., Chen, Y. N., Cheng, Y. C., Li, C. M., Chen, G. Y., & Nori, F. (2013). Quantum biology. Nature Physics, 9(1), 10-18. https://doi.org/10.1038/nphys2474

[Arndt2009-2] Arndt, M., Juffmann, T., & Vedral, V. (2009). Quantum physics meets biology. HFSP Journal, 3(6), 386-400. https://doi.org/10.2976/1.3242902

[Patel2010-3] Patel, A. D. (2010). Quantum aspects of life. World Scientific Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1142/7551

[Engel2007-4] Engel, G. S., Calhoun, T. R., Read, E. L., Ahn, T. K., Mančal, T., Cheng, Y. C., ... & Fleming, G. R. (2007). Evidence for wavelike energy transfer through quantum coherence in photosynthetic systems. Nature, 446(7137), 782-786. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature05678

[Lloyd2011-5] Lloyd, S. (2011). Quantum coherence in biological systems. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 302(1), 012037. https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/302/1/012037

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