Allen Biophysical Chemistry

1. Auflage 2009
ISBN: 978-1-4443-0073-4
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 512 Seiten, E-Book

"Biophysical Chemistry is an outstanding book that deliversboth fundamental and complex biophysical principles, along with anexcellent overview of the current biophysical research areas, in amanner that makes it accessible for mathematically andnon-mathematically inclined readers." (Journal of ChemicalBiology, February 2009)
This text presents physical chemistry through the use ofbiological and biochemical topics, examples and applications tobiochemistry. It lays out the necessary calculus in a step by stepfashion for students who are less mathematically inclined, leadingthem through fundamental concepts, such as a quantum mechanicaldescription of the hydrogen atom rather than simply statingoutcomes. Techniques are presented with an emphasis on learning byanalyzing real data.
* Presents physical chemistry through the use of biological andbiochemical topics, examples and applications to biochemistry
* Lays out the necessary calculus in a step by step fashion forstudents who are less mathematically inclined
* Presents techniques with an emphasis on learning by analyzingreal data
* Features qualitative and quantitative problems at the end ofeach chapter
* All art available for download online and on CD-ROM

Autoren/Hrsg.

Allen, James P.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface.
1. Basic Thermodynamic and Biochemical Concepts.
Part 1: Thermodynamics and Kinetics:.
2. First Law of Thermodynamics.
3. Second Law of Thermodynamics.
4. Phase Diagrams, Mixtures, and Chemical Potential.
5. Equilibria and Reactions Involving Protons.
6. Oxidation/Reduction Reactions and Bioenergetics.
7. Kinetics and Enzymes.
8. The Boltzmann Distribution and StatisticalThermodynamics.
Part 2: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy:.
9. Quantum Theory: Introduction and Principles.
10. Particle in a Box and Tunneling.
11. Vibrational Motion and Infrared Spectroscopy.
12. Atomic Structure: Hydrogen Atom and Multi-ElectronAtoms.
13. Chemical Bonds and Protein Interactions.
14. Electronic Transitions and Optical Spectroscopy.
15. X-Ray Diffraction and Extended X-Ray Absorption FineStructure.
16. Magnetic Resonance.
Part 3: Understanding Biological Systems using PhysicalChemistry:.
17. Signal Transduction.
18. Membrane Potentials, Transporters, and Channels.
19. Molecular Imaging.
20. Photosynthesis.
References and Further Reading.
Problems.
Answers to Problems.
Index

Über Autor(innen)

James Allen is a professor at Arizona State University. He has won numerous honors including several study sections with the National Institutes for Health and was selected for Who's Who Among America's Teachers.