Optimal charging of a superconducting quantum battery

Quantum batteries are miniature energy storage devices and play a very important role in quantum thermodynamics. In recent years, quantum batteries have been extensively studied, but limited in theoretical level. Here we report the experimental realization of a quantum battery based on superconducting qutrit. Our model explores dark and bright states to achieve stable and powerful charging processes, respectively. Our scheme makes use of the quantum adiabatic brachistochrone, which allows us to speed up the battery ergotropy injection. Due to the inherent interaction of the system with its surrounding, the battery exhibits a self-discharge, which is shown to be described by a supercapacitor-like self-discharging mechanism. Our results paves the way for proposals of new superconducting circuits able to store extractable work for further usage.

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In this study, we experimentally verified a quantum battery based on superconducting qutrit, which achieves stable and powerful charging processes by exploring dark and bright states. The battery exhibits a self-discharge mechanism similar to that of a supercapacitor. These results pave the way for proposing new superconducting circuits capable of storing extractable work.