Classical and Quantum Information in DNA (Google Workshop on Quantum Bio...
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Google Workshop on Quantum Biology
Classical and Quantum Information in DNA
Presented by Elisabeth Rieper
October 22, 2010
ABSTRACT
DNA
stores and replicates information. Special sequences of different
nucleic acids (adenine, cytosine, guanine, thymine) encode life's
blueprints. These nucleic acids can be divided into a classical part
(massive core) and a quantum part (electron shell and single protons).
The laws of quantum mechanics map the classical information (A,C,G,T)
onto the configuration of electrons and position of single protons.
Although DNA replication requires perfect copies of the classical
information, the core that constitutes this information does not
directly interact with the copying machine. Instead, only the quantum
degrees of freedom are measured. Thus successful copying requires a
correct translation of classical to quantum to classical information. It
has been shown [1] that the electronic system is well shielded from
thermal noise. This leads to entanglement inside the DNA helix. It is an
open question if this entanglement influences the genetic information
processing. In this talk I will discuss possible consequences of
entanglement for the information flow and the similarities and
differences between classical computing, quantum computing and DNA
information processing.
[1] E. Rieper, J. Anders, V. Vedral: The relevance of continuous variable entanglement in DNA, arXiv:1006.4053
About
the speaker: Elisabeth Rieper - 2007: Diploma thesis in entanglement
theory under supervision of Reinhard Werner. Since 2008: PhD studies in
'Quantum Coherence in Biological Systems' at CQT Singapore under
supervision of Vlatko Vedral. This includes both finite dimensional
entanglement (spin-spin entanglement in the avian compass, arxiv:
0906.3725) as well as infinite dimensional entanglement (phonons in the
electronic degrees of freedom in DNA, arxiv: 1006.4053), exploiting
correlations for work extraction (The work value of information,
arXiv:0908.0424) and complexity theory.
Currently investigating the possible influence of entanglement on the information flow in biological systems.
Classical and Quantum Information in DNA
Presented by Elisabeth Rieper
October 22, 2010
ABSTRACT
DNA
stores and replicates information. Special sequences of different
nucleic acids (adenine, cytosine, guanine, thymine) encode life's
blueprints. These nucleic acids can be divided into a classical part
(massive core) and a quantum part (electron shell and single protons).
The laws of quantum mechanics map the classical information (A,C,G,T)
onto the configuration of electrons and position of single protons.
Although DNA replication requires perfect copies of the classical
information, the core that constitutes this information does not
directly interact with the copying machine. Instead, only the quantum
degrees of freedom are measured. Thus successful copying requires a
correct translation of classical to quantum to classical information. It
has been shown [1] that the electronic system is well shielded from
thermal noise. This leads to entanglement inside the DNA helix. It is an
open question if this entanglement influences the genetic information
processing. In this talk I will discuss possible consequences of
entanglement for the information flow and the similarities and
differences between classical computing, quantum computing and DNA
information processing.
[1] E. Rieper, J. Anders, V. Vedral: The relevance of continuous variable entanglement in DNA, arXiv:1006.4053
About
the speaker: Elisabeth Rieper - 2007: Diploma thesis in entanglement
theory under supervision of Reinhard Werner. Since 2008: PhD studies in
'Quantum Coherence in Biological Systems' at CQT Singapore under
supervision of Vlatko Vedral. This includes both finite dimensional
entanglement (spin-spin entanglement in the avian compass, arxiv:
0906.3725) as well as infinite dimensional entanglement (phonons in the
electronic degrees of freedom in DNA, arxiv: 1006.4053), exploiting
correlations for work extraction (The work value of information,
arXiv:0908.0424) and complexity theory.
Currently investigating the possible influence of entanglement on the information flow in biological systems.
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