Quantum advantage of two-level batteries in self-discharging process

TL;DR

This paper investigates the self-discharging process in quantum batteries, highlighting quantum advantages over classical batteries in energy retention when disconnected from external systems.

Contribution

It introduces the concept of self-discharging in quantum batteries and analyzes quantum advantages in energy retention compared to classical counterparts.

Findings

Quantum batteries exhibit reduced charge leakage due to decoherence effects.

Quantum advantage is maintained in both single- and multi-cell configurations.

Self-discharging phenomena are analogous to classical battery decay in open-circuit conditions.

Abstract

Devices that use quantum advantages for storing energy in the degree of freedom of quantum systems have drawn attention due to their properties of working as quantum batteries. However, one can identify a number of problems that need to be adequately solved before a real manufacturing process of these devices. In particular, it is important paying attention to the ability of quantum batteries in storing energy when no consumption center is connected to them. In this paper, by considering quantum batteries disconnected from external charging fields and consumption center, we study the decoherence effects that lead to charge leakage to the surrounding environment. We identify this phenomena as a self-discharging of QBs, in analogy to the inherent decay of the stored charge of conventional classical batteries in a open-circuit configuration. The quantum advantage concerning the classical counterpart is highlighted for single- and multi-cell quantum batteries.