Quantum scattering model of energy transfer in photosynthetic complexes

摘要

We develop a quantum scattering model to describe the exciton transport through the Fenna-Matthews-Olson (FMO) complex. It is found that the exciton transport involving the optimal quantum coherence is more efficient than that involving classical behaviour alone. Furthermore, we also find that the quantum resonance condition is easier to be fulfilled in multiple pathways than that in one pathway. We then definitely demonstrate that the optimal distribution of the pigments, the multitude of energy delivery pathways and the quantum effects are combined together to contribute to the perfect energy transport in the FMO complex.