Researchers from RMIT University and CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have unveiled a method to significantly extend the lifetime of quantum batteries – 1,000 times longer than previous demonstrations.
A quantum battery is a theoretical concept that emerged from research in quantum science and technology.
Unlike traditional batteries, which rely on chemical reactions, quantum batteries use quantum superposition and interactions between electrons and light to achieve faster charging times and potentially enhanced storage capacity.
In a new study, researchers have successfully tested a new way to extend the life of a quantum battery.
Study co-author and RMIT PhD candidate Daniel Tibben said they were inching closer to a working quantum battery.
“While we’ve addressed a tiny ingredient of the overall piece, our device is already much better at storing energy than its predecessor,” he said.
Developing quantum batteries in the lab remains challenging.
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