Biophysical Chemistry

Preface

1. Basic Thermodynamic and Biochemical Concepts

Part 1: Thermodynamics and Kinetics

2. First Law of Thermodynamics

3. Second Law of Thermodynamics

4. Phase Diagrams, Mixtures, and Chemical Potential

5. Equilibria and Reactions Involving Protons

6. Oxidation/Reduction Reactions and Bioenergetics

7. Kinetics and Enzymes

8. The Boltzmann Distribution and Statistical Thermodynamics

Part 2: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy

9. Quantum Theory: Introduction and Principles

10. Particle in a Box and Tunneling

11. Vibrational Motion and Infrared Spectroscopy

12. Atomic Structure: Hydrogen Atom and Multi-Electron Atoms

13. Chemical Bonds and Protein Interactions

14. Electronic Transitions and Optical Spectroscopy

15. X-Ray Diffraction and Extended X-Ray Absorption Fine Structure

16. Magnetic Resonance

Part 3: Understanding Biological Systems using Physical Chemistry

17. Signal Transduction

18. Membrane Potentials, Transporters, and Channels

19. Molecular Imaging

20. Photosynthesis

References and Further Reading

Problems

Answers to Problems

Index