Quantum Leap: Scientists Invent Engine That Runs on Quantum Mechanics Rather Than Gasoline

#shorts #scinews #science news #science #science max #quantum engine #quantum mechanics #Bose-Einstein condensate #fermions #bosons #spin #angular momentum #piston #efficiency #cold atoms #proof of concept Welcome to Weekend Update, I’m Colin Jost. Researchers have developed the first ever quantum engine that runs on the principles of quantum mechanics rather than good old fashioned fossil fuels. By rapidly converting a gas between fermion and boson states, the engine creates thermodynamic cycles to push a piston without needing heat. While it’s only 25% efficient and requires extremely cold temperatures right now, the proof of concept could one day revolutionize engine design by tapping into the strange quantum realm rather than just burning dinos. But with Quantum Leap off the air for 30 years, does this mean Scott Bakula is out of a job? Probably. Still, it’s an exciting leap into the quantum future, as long as you don’t mind your car constantly being below absolute zero. Scientists say next they want to see if they can develop an engine powered solely by the uncertainty principle, though they admit it may be impossible to ever actually pin down exactly how much energy it generates. I’m Colin Jost, and that’s quantum news.

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