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arXiv:2108.04298 · Quantum Science and Technology

Optimal charging of a superconducting quantum battery

Chang-Kang Hu, Jiawei Qiu, Paulo J. Paulino, Jiahao Yuan, Yuxuan Zhou, Libo Zhang, Ji Chu, Xianchuang Pan, Ling Hu, Jian Li, Yuan Xu, Youpeng Zhong, Song Liu, Fei Yan, Dian Tan, Romain Bachelard, Celso J. Villas-Bôas, Alan C. Santos, Dapeng Yu

Published Jul 26, 2022• 185 citations
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Abstract

Abstract Quantum batteries are miniature energy storage devices and play a very important role in quantum thermodynamics. In recent years, quantum batteries have been extensively studied, but limited in theoretical level. Here we report the experimental realization of a quantum battery based on superconducting qutrit. Our model explores dark and bright states to achieve stable and powerful charging processes, respectively. Our scheme makes use of the quantum adiabatic brachistochrone, which allows us to speed up the battery ergotropy injection. Due to the inherent interaction of the system with its surrounding, the battery exhibits a self-discharge, which is shown to be described by a supercapacitor-like self-discharging mechanism. Our results paves the way for proposals of new superconducting circuits able to store extractable work for further usage.

DOI
10.1088/2058-9565/ac8444

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