Entropy production and the Second Law in photosynthesis.
An assertion that the primary photochemistry of photosynthesis can violate the Second Law of thermodynamics in certain efficient systems has been put forward by Jennings et al., who maintain their position strongly despite an argument to the contrary by Lavergne. We identify a specific omission in the calculation of Jennings et al. and show that no violation of the Second Law occurs, regardless of the photosynthetic efficiency.
Knox
Robert S
RS
Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627-0171, USA. rsk@pas.rochester.edu
Parson
William W
WW
D019277:Entropy; D008027:Light; D010788:Photosynthesis / Q000528:radiation effects