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Spin-Based Quantum Energy Devices: From Quantum Thermal Machines to Quantum Batteries
Suman Chand1, Riccardo Grazi2,3, Niccolò Traverso Ziani2,3
1Center for Quantum Science and Technology, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar 751030, Odisha, India.
Entropy (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 4, 2026
Summary
Quantum thermodynamics uses spin systems for advanced energy devices like quantum thermal machines and batteries. These systems leverage quantum effects for enhanced performance beyond classical limits, driving the emerging field of quantum energy.
Area of Science:
- Quantum physics and thermodynamics
- Materials science and condensed matter physics
- Quantum information science
Background:
- Miniaturization of energy devices necessitates quantum thermodynamic principles.
- Quantum thermodynamics offers a framework for non-classical energy applications.
- Spin systems are promising platforms for quantum energy technologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the role of spin systems in quantum energy technologies.
- To explore their dual function as Quantum Thermal Machines and Quantum Batteries.
- To highlight the exploitation of quantum features for enhanced performance.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive review of theoretical and experimental advancements.
- Analysis of spin systems with discrete spectra, engineered interactions, and long coherence times.
- Integration of energy conversion and storage within a spin-based framework.
Main Results:
- Spin systems enable high-performance quantum devices.
- Quantum features allow performance exceeding classical limits.
- Rapid experimental progress is observed across various spin platforms.
Conclusions:
- Spin systems provide a unified framework for quantum energy conversion and storage.
- The review outlines the foundations of the quantum energy field.
- Identifies key challenges and future directions for scalable quantum energy technologies.
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