Quantum Batteries Laser Charged

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With quantum batteries, the larger the battery, the faster it charges; in seconds by using a powerful laser.
 
With quantum batteries, the larger the battery, the faster it charges; in seconds by using a powerful laser.
Very interesting. 🤔
 
Comparison: Quantum vs. Traditional Batteries

Feature Traditional (e.g., Lithium-Ion)Quantum Battery
MechanismChemical reactions & ion transferQuantum state excitation & entanglement
Charging SpeedMinutes to hours; limited by chemistrySeconds or less; faster as the battery grows
DegradationPerformance drops over hundreds of cyclesTheoretically near-zero degradation (no chemical wear)
Storage TimeRetains charge for months (low self-discharge)Currently extremely short (nanoseconds to minutes)
Current StatusMature, global mass productionEarly 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.
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With quantum batteries, the larger the battery, the faster it charges; in seconds by using a powerful laser.
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.
 
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.
 
@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.
 
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