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Rory Bathgate

Quantum battery charges in a quadrillionth of a second with a laser — larger prototypes could last for years after charging for just a minute

A person wearing a blue clean suit and mask bends over a large metal array of tubing. .

Researchers have created the world's first miniature, proof-of-concept quantum battery. If the technology can be replicated, it could transform the field of energy storage forever and open up new possibilities for lightweight, remote electrification, experts say.

The research team outlined their design for the quantum battery in a study published March 13 in the journal Light: Science & Applications. They say it can be used for long-term battery storage, as well as high-density battery applications such as heavy electric vehicles.

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