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Molecular wring resonances in chain molecules
Author(s) -
Bohr H.,
Brunak S.,
Bohr J.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
bioelectromagnetics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.435
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1521-186X
pISSN - 0197-8462
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1521-186x(1997)18:2<187::aid-bem13>3.0.co;2-o
Subject(s) - chain (unit) , bioelectromagnetics , biomolecule , molecule , microwave , resonance (particle physics) , function (biology) , chemical physics , chemistry , biophysics , nanotechnology , physics , materials science , atomic physics , quantum mechanics , biology , electromagnetic field , evolutionary biology
It is shown that the eigenfrequency of collective twist excitations in chain molecules can be in the megahertz and gigahertz range. Accordingly, resonance states can be obtained at specific frequencies, and phenomena that involve structural properties can take place. Chain molecules can alter their conformation and their ability to function, and a breaking of the chain can result. It is suggested that this phenomenon forms the basis for effects caused by the interaction of microwaves and biomolecules, e.g., microwave assisted hydrolysis of chain molecules. Bioelectromagnetics 18:187–189, 1997. © 1997 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.