Boosting Work Extraction in Quantum Batteries via Continuous Environment Monitoring
Abstract
During the charging process, interactions between a quantum battery and its charger generally generate quantum correlations, which may reduce the amount of work extractable from the battery alone. We show that, by coupling the system with an environment that can be continuously monitored, one can weaken these correlations and enhance work extraction beyond what is achievable in the ideal (closed system) limit. This general mechanism is illustrated using both a cavity-mediated spin-spin and a Dicke quantum battery model.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Advanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
Quantum and electron transport phenomena
Mechanical and Optical Resonators
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Physical Review Letters
- Volume
- 137
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 050406–050406
- Publication date
- 1 July 2026
- Language
- EN