A Memory Powered Engine

传统的热力发动机，如汽油发动机，将热气体的热能转化为有用功，但效率有限，因为大部分热能作为废热损失。该项目旨在将量子信息处理中的联合收割机实验技术与量子热力学的最新理论发展相结合，以展示一种概念验证的热机，该热机将热能转化为功，效率为100%。这种热力发动机将为澳大利亚带来巨大的利益，它有可能彻底改变我们储存和使用能源的方式。该项目将使格里菲斯大学继续在开发这项技术方面发挥先锋作用，并保持长期的国际合作。

Classical heat engines, such as petrol motors, convert thermal energy from hot gases into useful work, but with limited efficiency as much of the thermal energy is lost as waste heat. The project aims to combine experimental techniques in quantum information processing with recent theoretical developments in quantum thermodynamics to demonstrate a proof-of-concept heat engine that converts thermal energy into work with 100% efficiency. A heat engine of this kind would provide significant benefits to Australia with its potential to revolutionise how we store and use energy. The project will enable Griffith University to continue its pioneering role in developing this technology and to maintain long-term international collaborations.