Multi-Stage Reinforcement Learning for Robust Charging of Quantum Batteries (Student Abstract)

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Authors: Association for Artificial Intelligence 2026, Minu Baek, Gihun Gil, Taewook Heo, Yeojin Jang, Hyeonseok Jang, Harin Jang, Hoon Jeong, Min Ja Jung, Woohyeon Kwon, Sangkeum Lee, Junseong Park
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Abstract

Quantum batteries have emerged as a next-generation energy storage solution, leveraging quantum phenomena such as superabsorption to overcome the limitations of conventional energy technologies. However, noise arising from interactions with the external environment degrades the charging efficiency and stability of the battery by disrupting the system's quantum coherence. To address this challenge, this study proposes a robust charging framework for a single-qubit quantum battery based on the Jaynes-Cummings (JC) model. The proposed framework combines the Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO) algorithm with a multi-stage reinforcement learning structure. The agent first learns fundamental control principles in a noise-free, ideal environment and subsequently performs robust learning in progressively noisier and more complex settings. Simulation results demonstrate that the trained agent navigates a stable charging trajectory on the Bloch sphere, thereby achieving high ergotropy even in the presence of noise. These findings suggest that multi-stage reinforcement learning is an effective solution for control problems in noisy quantum systems and provides a theoretical foundation for designing charging protocols for multi-qubit systems.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics Quantum Information and Cryptography Quantum Computing Algorithms and Architecture

Publication details

Journal / source
Underline Science Inc.
Publication date
7 January 2026
Language
EN