Universal features of non-analytical energy storage in quantum critical quantum batteries

TL;DR

This paper investigates universal charging behaviors in quantum batteries modeled by free fermions, revealing how quantum phase transitions influence energy storage and proposing models for optimal charging protocols.

Contribution

It introduces a universal framework for understanding energy storage in quantum batteries across phase transitions, validated through multiple lattice models.

Findings

Energy stored is sensitive to quantum phase diagrams.

Universal features emerge in charging behaviors at phase transitions.

Models demonstrate consistent charging patterns across different systems.

Abstract

Quantum batteries are quantum mechanical systems able to store and release energy in a controlled fashion. Among them, a special role is played by quantum structures defined as networks of two-level systems. In this context, it has recently been shown that the energy stored in free fermion quantum batteries is sensitive to the quantum phase diagram of the battery itself. This sensitivity is relevant for stabilizing the stored energy and designing optimal charging protocols. In this article, we explore universal charging behaviors of free fermion quantum batteries across quantum phase transitions. We first analyze a Dirac cone-like model to extract general features. Then, we verify our findings by means of two relevant lattice models, namely the Ising chain in a transverse field and the Haldane model.