1. Quantum biology: Does it exist and is this important?
American Physical Society
Racah Institute of Physics
Workshop VI
Quantum biology: Does it exist and is this important?
December 21, Danciger B
Seminar room, Afternoon )

2. Program
 16.00 – Prof. Miron Ya. Amusia Introductory remarks
16.10 – Prof. Yossi Paltiel The physicist’s view on quantum biology,
17.05 – Prof. Nir Keren Is there anything quantum in biology and if so, is it important? (The biological perspective).
General discussion: We - to APS, APS – to us”. Moderators: M. Amusia and R. Herber, APS Fellows

3. Speakers and Moderators 2 Worked for High-Tech Industry
Prof. Yossi Paltiel
Was born in 1968.
PhD in Physics, Weizmann Institute of Science, 2000
Worked for High-Tech Industry
Faculty member, from 2009
Applied Physics Department,
Chairman of Applied Physics,
The Quantum Nano-Engineering Laboratory
85 papers and issued 11 patents

4. Speakers and Moderators 2
Left to right: Hammam, Ido, Yossi, Yuval, Hen, Eran, Oren, Amir, Nir, Maayan, Ohad, Matania, Shira, Lilach, Lior, Aviya (Ein Gedi, October 2016) Are all of them here?

5. Speakers and Moderators 3
Prof. Nir Keren
Was born in 1968.
PhD in Biochemistry, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 2000
Faculty member, from 2006
Institute of Life Sciences Vice Chair, Head of the teaching program,
Head of a Lab

6. Speakers and Moderators 4
Prof. Nir Keren
Are all 11 here?

7. Speakers and Moderators 5
Prof. Miron Ya. Amusia
Was born in 1934 in former Leningrad.
Professor Emeritus, Hebrew University,
Jerusalem, since 2008
Many-body theory; atomic and quasi-atomic structure and processes, Fermion condensation, 500 papers, 17 books

8. Speakers and Moderators 6
Prof. Rolfe H. Herber
Was born in 1927 in Germany
Hebrew University,
Mössbauer Spectroscopy, Structure and property of solids, about 350 papers,
5 books

9. Abstract of both talks (1)
  Can nontrivial quantum effects control biological systems behavior? Do biological processes take advantage of the quantum properties of matter? At first glance, this seems unlikely due to the large disorder associated with biology. However, evidence for processes at the quantum/classical border are emerging in enzymology, bioenergetics and most prominently in photosynthetic excitation transfer in light-harvesting complexes (LH).

10. Abstract of both talks (2)
  These are ultrafast reactions that exhibit efficiencies higher than those of artificial devices. Long-range quantum coherence could contribute to the high yield of these reactions. If true harnessing the design principles of the biological system can lead to the realization of devices that will transform future quantum technology.
In this workshop, we will explain the basic claims of quantum biology and argue in favor (Yossi Paltiel) and against (Nir Keren) these claims.

11. SOME COMMENTS on 0ur meetings 1
 W. I. Crossing the domains within physics: fullerenes and endohedrals as an object, where atomic, molecular and condensed matter physics are getting together –
W. II. Friction in physics and society at
W. III. What physics can say about climate changes

12. SOME COMMENTS on 0ur meetings 2
 W. IV. Quantum computing: achievable reality or unrealistic dream –
W. V. Centennial journey – from classic light to quanta and back – ,
W. VI. Quantum biology: Does it exist and is this important? –
Our Style of selection is clear. Proposals are welcome.

13. APS –New Challenges 1 Today:
APS – biggest PS in the World. Compare membership APS – 50000, EPS
Founded in I was in Atlanta at the Centennial meeting – participants!
Is very active on International affairs that touch science and scientists
Foreign friends of APS
E. g. Supports and encourages our meetings

14. APS – New Challenges 1 Examples of Challenges:
Climate changes [Topical Group on the Physics of Climate (GPC)]
On-line reality, on line world
Preservation of global approach to science
Continuation of internationality
Non-discrimination on ethnicity, country of residence, sex etc.

15. The podium is yours, Dear speakers
At first Yossi
and then NIR