The exciton dynamics in the FMO complex

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The discussion focuses on the coherence transfer of excitation in the FMO complex, specifically addressing the application of the Lindblad master equation. The participant seeks to determine whether the system can be simplified to a two-level system for analysis. They reference the complexity of the FMO complex, which contains seven bacteriochlorophylls (Bchls), and express challenges in applying the Lindblad equation effectively. The conversation emphasizes the need for clarity on modeling exciton dynamics in this biological system.

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  • Understanding of the Lindblad master equation
  • Familiarity with exciton dynamics in quantum biology
  • Knowledge of two-level quantum systems
  • Basic concepts of the FMO complex and its structure
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  • Research the application of the Lindblad master equation in quantum systems
  • Explore modeling techniques for exciton dynamics in the FMO complex
  • Investigate the role of bacteriochlorophylls in energy transfer
  • Study quantum effects in biological systems through relevant literature
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Researchers in quantum biology, physicists studying exciton dynamics, and anyone interested in the application of quantum mechanics to biological systems, particularly in the context of the FMO complex.

Ayoub EL-AMRANI
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can we treat the exciton in the FMO complex as a two level system to apply the Lindblad equation?
I want to study the coherence transfer of the excitation in the FMO complex, so I have to solve the Lindblad master equation. Can I treat my system as a two level system?
 
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Ayoub EL-AMRANI said:
I want to study the coherence transfer of the excitation in the FMO complex, so I have to solve the Lindblad master equation.

Can you give a specific reference? It would help to know what source you are working from.
 
in fact, I work with many reference, like Quantum effects in quantum biology
indeed I find some difficulties to apply the Lindblad equation on the FMO complex(it's protein contain 7 Bchls) so I wonder if I can treat each chlorophyll as a two system level ? or there's other way to describe the exciton dynamics in the FMO complex?
 

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