New Trends on Quantum Batteries and Energetics in the Quantum Regime, 2nd Edition
A special issue of Entropy (ISSN 1099-4300). This special issue belongs to the section "Quantum Information".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 62
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Interests: fractional quantum Hall effect; quantum spin Hall effect; electron quantum optics; interaction effects in low-dimensional systems; energy transport in topological edge channels; quantum batteries
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Dear Colleagues,
One of the most exciting achievements in quantum technologies is the development of miniaturized devices capable of outperforming their classical counterparts in various different tasks. Closely linked to these advances is the growing field of quantum thermodynamics, which reexamines classical concepts such as work and heat to better understand the operation of quantum thermal machines and devices devoted to energy storage and manipulation such as quantum batteries.
In the realm of quantum batteries, a variety of theoretical models have been proposed to characterize systems that harness uniquely quantum properties to surpass classical limits in energy storage, charging power, and work extraction. These studies mark a significant change of paradigm in the approach to energy storage and transfer, moving beyond the electrochemical principles of the 18th and 19th centuries. Despite notable progress, much of the potential in this field remains largely unexplored.
Most existing proposals are designed for implementation on platforms already used in quantum technologies—such as quantum computing setups, spin chains, and systems based on cavity and circuit quantum electrodynamics. Notably, the first experimental demonstrations grounded in these ideas have begun to emerge.
Still, research on quantum batteries and quantum-level energy manipulation is in its early stages. Many key aspects remain unexplored. While simplified theoretical models have yielded important insights, further progress requires incorporating realistic features such as sample-specific variations, parameter inhomogeneities in device components and interaction with the surrounding environment.
These factors are essential for bridging the gap between theory and experiment. Additionally, although insights from quantum computing have been fundamental, exploring new experimental platforms and device architectures may unlock novel directions and opportunities in this domain.
With this in mind, this Special Issue aims to present new theoretical and experimental advancement on quantum batteries. By bringing together these recent innovations, we hope to establish a shared foundation that will support and inspire future developments in the field of quantum energy manipulation.
Dr. Dario Ferraro
Guest Editor
Riccardo Grazi
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- quantum batteries
- coherent energy transfer and manipulation
- open quantum systems
- many-body quantum systems
- quantum simulations
- quantum optimal control
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