Quantum Technologies: The Case of Quantum Batteries

Explore the fascinating world of quantum batteries in this comprehensive lecture by Dr. Dario Rosa from the Institute for Basic Science and University of Science and Technology in Daejeon, Korea. Delve into the concept of quantum batteries as quantum mechanical systems used for energy storage, and discover why they are believed to offer significant advantages over classical batteries. Learn about various tasks where quantum resources can be successfully applied, and gain insights into recent theoretical and experimental progress in proving and understanding the sources of charging speedup in quantum batteries. Examine the newly introduced notion of quantum charging advantage and its implications for future energy storage technologies. This hour-long colloquium, presented at the Centrum Fizyki Teoretycznej PAN, offers a deep dive into the cutting-edge field of quantum technologies, with a specific focus on the promising case of quantum batteries.