Selective resonance of chemical structures
View Patent ↗Chemical compositions may be selectively or preferentially excited by the application of scores comprising a series of at least four differing energy inputs. The differing energy inputs of the specified series are selected to resonate each of a group of resonant structures among a group of proximate atoms, including at least one bond.
1. A method for applying energy to a selected group of proximate atoms within a medium, the method comprising:
selecting a score specifying a series of at least four differing energy inputs, the differing energy inputs of the specified series selected to resonate each resonant structure of a plurality of resonant structures among the group of proximate atoms, wherein at least one resonant structure among the plurality of resonant structures includes a bond; and
applying the series of differing energy inputs specified by the score to the medium.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the score is selected such that the applied series of differing energy inputs has a physical effect selected from the group consisting of:
transferring substantially more energy to the at least a portion of the group of proximate atoms than to atoms in the medium that are not part of the group of proximate atoms;
breaking a predetermined bond between two members of the group of proximate atoms; and
changing a kinetic parameter of a reaction involving a member of the group of proximate atoms.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein transfer of energy to the medium is predominantly through resonant excitation of the plurality of resonant structures.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the score specifies application of an electromagnetic beam as an energy input.
5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the electromagnetic beam has at least one characteristic selected from the group consisting of:
a selected set of frequencies;
a selected set of modulation frequencies;
a selected set of phases;
a selected set of amplitudes;
a selected temporal profile;
a selected set of polarizations; and
a selected direction.
6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the electromagnetic beam is coherent.
7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the selected set of frequencies comprises at least two frequencies, and wherein the at least two frequencies have differing amplitudes.
8. The method of claim 5 , wherein the selected set of modulation frequencies comprises at least two frequencies, and wherein the at least two frequencies have differing amplitudes.
9. The method of claim 4 , further comprising scanning the electromagnetic beam.
10. The method of claim 5 , wherein the selected set of modulation frequencies comprises a plurality of local maxima.
11. The method of claim 4 , wherein the electromagnetic beam is an infrared beam.
12. The method of claim 4 , wherein the electromagnetic beam is amplitude modulated.
13. The method of claim 4 , wherein the electromagnetic beam is frequency modulated.
14. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one energy input comprises a plurality of electromagnetic beams.
15. The method of claim 14 , wherein the plurality of electromagnetic beams intersect at a target location.
16. The method of claim 1 , further comprising applying a field to the medium, wherein the field acts to preferentially orient at least a portion of the group of proximate atoms.
17. The method of claim 16 , wherein the field is selected from the group consisting of an electric field, a magnetic field, an electromagnetic field, a mechanical stress, a mechanical strain, a lowered or elevated temperature, a lowered or elevated pressure, a phase change, an adsorbing surface, a catalyst, an energy input, and combinations thereof.
18. The method of claim 1 , wherein:
the plurality of resonant structures are in an arrangement having two end resonant structures and a center resonant structure; and
the plurality of resonant structures are resonated in a sequence beginning from the two end resonant structures and progressing towards the center resonant structure.
19. The method of claim 18 , wherein resonance of the center structure breaks a predetermined bond between two members of the group of proximate atoms.
20. The method of claim 18 , wherein the plurality of resonant structures are resonated in a temporally overlapping sequence.
21. The method of claim 18 , wherein the group of proximate atoms undergoes a physical effect upon resonance of the center structure.
22. The method of claim 1 , wherein the series of differing energy inputs are applied in a temporally overlapping fashion.
23. The method of claim 1 , wherein the group of proximate atoms forms at least a portion of a molecule.
24. The method of claim 23 , wherein the molecule is a biomolecule.
25. The method of claim 24 , wherein the biomolecule is a protein or a nucleotide.
26. The method of claim 1 , wherein the group of proximate atoms forms at least a portion of a crystal.
27. The method of claim 1 , wherein the group of proximate atoms forms at least a portion of a complex of molecules.
28. The method of claim 1 , wherein no two members of the group of proximate atoms are separated by a distance of more than 300Å.
29. The method of claim 1 , wherein all members of the group of proximate atoms are connected directly or indirectly by bonds between the atoms.
30. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of resonant structures comprises a longitudinal vibrational mode of a bond.
31. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of resonant structures comprises a bending mode of two bonds to a member of the group of proximate atoms.
32. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of resonant structures comprises a squashing mode of a plurality of bonds between members of the group of proximate atoms.