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World’s First Quantum Battery Prototype Charges via Laser

3/18/2026

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Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), in collaboration with RMIT University and the University of Melbourne, developed the world's first proof-of-concept quantum battery.
The prototype charges wirelessly via a laser and shows that larger batteries charge faster.
Dr. James Quach leads the research and aims to apply the technology to electric vehicles and quantum computers.
The prototype holds charge for nanoseconds, prompting scaling efforts to extend storage time.

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Story summary

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), in collaboration with RMIT University and the University of Melbourne, developed the world's first proof-of-concept quantum battery.
The prototype charges wirelessly via a laser and shows that larger batteries charge faster.
Dr. James Quach leads the research and aims to apply the technology to electric vehicles and quantum computers.
The prototype holds charge for nanoseconds, prompting scaling efforts to extend storage time.