Entanglement-enhanced quantum rectification

Quantum mechanics dictates the band structure of materials that is essential for functional electronic components. With increased miniaturization of devices, it becomes possible to exploit the full potential of quantum mechanics through the principles of superposition and entanglement. We propose a class of quantum rectifiers that can leverage entanglement to dramatically increase performance by coupling two small spin chains through an effective double-slit interface. Simulations show that rectification is enhanced by several orders of magnitude even in small systems, and that the effect survives in a noisy environment. Realizable using several of the quantum technology platforms currently available, our findings reveal the importance of quantum entanglement in seemingly contradictory applications such as heat and noise control.

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This study introduces a class of quantum rectifiers that can improve performance by utilizing quantum entanglement. By coupling two small spin chains through a double-slit interface, rectification can be significantly enhanced, even in small systems, and the effect can withstand noisy environments.