SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 4, 2025Interesting Engineering

Quantum tricks turn leaves into perfect solar panels, scientists unravel how

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Scientists have discovered how plants use quantum mechanics to transport solar energy efficiently. The study reveals that chlorophyll molecules use a superposition of excited states to enable almost loss-free energy transfer, occurring within 100 femtoseconds and involving a crucial intermediary state lasting less than 30 femtoseconds.

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