title: Molecular wring resonances in chain molecules.
abstract: It is shown that the eigenfrequency of collective twist excitations in chain molecules can be in the megahertz and gigahertz range. Accordingly, resonance states can be obtained at specific frequencies, and phenomena that involve structural properties can take place. Chain molecules can alter their conformation and their ability to function, and a breaking of the chain can result. It is suggested that this phenomenon forms the basis for effects caused by the interaction of microwaves and biomolecules, e.g., microwave assisted hydrolysis of chain molecules.
authors.affiliation: Technical University of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bohr
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Brunak
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bohr
mesh_terms: D001704:Biopolymers / Q000737:chemistry / Q000528:radiation effects*; D008433:Mathematics; D008872:Microwaves / Q000009:adverse effects; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D015394:Molecular Structure; D014732:Vibration
chemical_list: D001704:Biopolymers