Indications for quantum computation requirements from comparative brain analysis

Gustav Bernroider; Wolfgang Baer

doi:10.1117/12.850468

16 April 2010 Indications for quantum computation requirements from comparative brain analysis

Gustav Bernroider, Wolfgang Baer

Proceedings Volume 7702, Quantum Information and Computation VIII; 77020R (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.850468
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2010, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

Whether or not neuronal signal properties can engage 'non-trivial', i.e. functionally significant, quantum properties, is the subject of an ongoing debate. Here we provide evidence that quantum coherence dynamics can play a functional role in ion conduction mechanism with consequences on the shape and associative character of classical membrane signals. In particular, these new perspectives predict that a specific neuronal topology (e.g. the connectivity pattern of cortical columns in the primate brain) is less important and not really required to explain abilities in perception and sensory-motor integration. Instead, this evidence is suggestive for a decisive role of the number and functional segregation of ion channel proteins that can be engaged in a particular neuronal constellation. We provide evidence from comparative brain studies and estimates of computational capacity behind visual flight functions suggestive for a possible role of quantum computation in biological systems.

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Gustav Bernroider and Wolfgang Baer "Indications for quantum computation requirements from comparative brain analysis", Proc. SPIE 7702, Quantum Information and Computation VIII, 77020R (16 April 2010); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.850468

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