Quantum Batteries Laser Charged

[PedalUma]

With quantum batteries, the larger the battery, the faster it charges; in seconds by using a powerful laser.

World’s first quantum battery could enable ultra fast charging

Scientists in Australia have demonstrated a prototype quantum battery that could revolutionize energy storage. By harnessing quantum effects, it can absorb energy in a rapid “super absorption” event, enabling much faster charging than conventional batteries. Even more surprisingly, the system...

www.sciencedaily.com

 

[JGcycle]

With quantum batteries, the larger the battery, the faster it charges; in seconds by using a powerful laser.

World’s first quantum battery could enable ultra fast charging

Scientists in Australia have demonstrated a prototype quantum battery that could revolutionize energy storage. By harnessing quantum effects, it can absorb energy in a rapid “super absorption” event, enabling much faster charging than conventional batteries. Even more surprisingly, the system...

www.sciencedaily.com

Very interesting.

 

[PedalUma]

Comparison: Quantum vs. Traditional Batteries

Feature	Traditional (e.g., Lithium-Ion)	Quantum Battery
Mechanism	Chemical reactions & ion transfer	Quantum state excitation & entanglement
Charging Speed	Minutes to hours; limited by chemistry	Seconds or less; faster as the battery grows
Degradation	Performance drops over hundreds of cycles	Theoretically near-zero degradation (no chemical wear)
Storage Time	Retains charge for months (low self-discharge)	Currently extremely short (nanoseconds to minutes)
Current Status	Mature, global mass production	Early lab-scale prototypes (e.g., organic dyes)

Current Development (2026)
As of April 2026, researchers have successfully demonstrated room-temperature prototypes, such as a laser-powered organic device that exhibits superabsorption. However, a major hurdle remains decoherence—the fragile quantum states collapse quickly when exposed to environmental heat or noise, causing the battery to lose its charge almost instantly. While not yet ready for electric vehicles, they may first find use in powering quantum computers or improving solar cell efficiency.

Phys.org +4

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

With quantum batteries, the larger the battery, the faster it charges; in seconds by using a powerful laser.

World’s first quantum battery could enable ultra fast charging

Scientists in Australia have demonstrated a prototype quantum battery that could revolutionize energy storage. By harnessing quantum effects, it can absorb energy in a rapid “super absorption” event, enabling much faster charging than conventional batteries. Even more surprisingly, the system...

www.sciencedaily.com

Great news! That pricey laser I bought to shoot down North Korean ICBMs a few years ago has just been gathering dust.
;^}

Seriously, any battery technology breakthrough is welcome news these days.

 

[PedalUma]

That pricey laser I bought

I have a green laser the size of whiteboard marker that will light a match from 50 feet. I have never used it for any purpose. It is interesting to shine it on a glass of water. It also fits into a small frame pump holder along side a water bottle, although I have never mounted it on a bike; no reason to. I do suspect it could fry camera's CCD at over 100 yards.
I am thinking that the first application of quantum batteries will be sudden grid fluctuation capacitance and stabilization. I have to admit that when I first heard of it, it seemed like an April, 1st prank. It is not. It is a breakthrough. And the quantum stuff is like magic to a mid-last-century born hands-on mechanical/electrical person. To someone in 1826 the idea of the telephone or ship to shore radio would be as much a marvel.

 

[PedalUma]

@Pam told me about this battery tech this morning. She is at the trailhead in Seattle and about to go off-road to Maine 3500 miles with her tent. She is 72 and doing it solo. She asked me what bike would be best and I said that it does not exist; we would have to make it. The frame came from Stafford-upon-Avon, handmade of Reynolds 631, strong, light, compliant. It is just for her and her dream ride. It is a custom gravel bike from Pashley UK, made mid-drive torque sensing electric by PedalUma eBikes @ 864W. See Patrice's review on Google Maps for PedalUma eBikes. Now she wants to preorder a quantum battery!
A handmade gravel adventure bike! A work of art.