New quantum thermal diodes/ transistors enable precise directional control of heat flow at the quantum level

https://phys.org/news/2024-12-advancing-unidirectional-era-quantum-thermal.html#google_vignette

"thermotronics, manipulating heat flux like how electronics control electricity... qubit-qutrit quantum systems improve efficiency/ scalability... energy level alignment/ interaction of qubit/ qutrit achieves directional control... precise tuning across broad temperature range... computers using heat flow rather than electric current, cooling high-performance electronics, efficient energy harvesting of waste heat, dynamic building temperature management, thermoelectric generators, spacecraft thermal systems"

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