Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1943444 | Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Bioenergetics | 2007 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
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.
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Authors
Robert S. Knox, William W. Parson,