Biophysics (Second Edition, New Edition, Second)Hardcover - Second Edition, New Edition, Second, 30 January 2009

Biophysics is an interdisciplinary topic of great importance in modern biology. This volume not only addresses the needs of biologists and biochemists but also contains material for a one-semester course offered to Master's students of life sciences. It covers a wide range of topics from quantum mechanics to pre-biotic evolution. Understanding the topics covered in the book requires only basic, school level mathematics.

Introduces and refreshes the reader's knowledge of physics and chemistry.

Covers various physico-chemical techniques used to study biomolecular structures. .

Treatment of spectroscopy, microscopy, diffraction and computational techniques. .

Detailed coverage of X-ray crystallography and NMR. .

Exemplifies results of applications covered in the book. .

Inclusion of related topics namely energy pathways, biomechanics and neuro-biophysics.