Observations about utilitarian coherence in the avian compass
Abstract It is hypothesised that the avian compass relies on spin dynamics in a recombining radical pair. Quantum coherence has been suggested as a resource to this process that nature may utilise to achieve increased compass sensitivity. To date, the true functional role of coherence in these natur...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2022-04-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-09901-7 |