Quantum control of quasi-collision states: A protocol for hybrid fusion

TL;DR

This paper explores quantum control of collision states within confined three-body systems, proposing a molecular cage as a confining device to facilitate nuclear reactions through quantum manipulation.

Contribution

It introduces a novel approach to controlling quasi-collision states in confined quantum systems using quantum control techniques, with potential applications in nuclear fusion.

Findings

Identification of quantum scars related to dynamical collisions

Proposal of molecular cages as confining devices for collision control

Potential pathways for chemical and nuclear reactions using quantum control

Abstract

When confined to small regions quantum systems exhibit electronic and structural properties different from their free space behavior. These properties are of interest, for example, for molecular insertion, hydrogen storage and the exploration of new pathways for chemical and nuclear reactions. Here, a confined three-body problem is studied, with emphasis on the study of the "quantum scars" associated to dynamical collisions. For the particular case of nuclear reactions it is proposed that a molecular cage might simply be used as a confining device with the collision states accessed by quantum control techniques.