How Quantum Mechanics Could Pave the Way for Clean Energy at the Nanoscale
In a major breakthrough, scientists have discovered a new way to harness energy from quantum phenomena on a nanoscale. This could pave the way for a new generation of ultra-efficient energy devices and applications. The research, published in Nature Communications, reveals how energy can be extracted from the interactions between electrons and phonons, which are quanta of vibrational energy. By exploiting the quantum properties of these interactions, the team was able to create a device that could draw energy from the quantum fluctuations of phonons and electrons. This could potentially allow for the creation of devices that operate at extremely small scales with unprecedented efficiency. The implications could be huge, potentially leading to the development of new kinds of nanoscale energy devices.
source: Phys.org