Duelling dipoles: In search of a new theory of photosynthetic energy transfer
Tuesday, December 7, 2010 - 11:31
in Physics & Chemistry
Chemists have refuted a basic postulate of Förster theory, which describes energy transfers between pigment molecules, such as those that underlie photosynthesis. A revised version of the theory could have an impact on the design of optical computers and improve the efficiency of solar cells.