Breakthrough 2D Device Enhances Quantum Cooling

EPFL engineers develop a graphene-based device that converts heat to electricity at ultra-low temperatures, advancing quantum computing technology.

The device, combining graphene and indium selenide, operates efficiently at temperatures near absolute zero.
It utilizes the Nernst effect to generate voltage from temperature differences in a magnetic field.
This innovation addresses the challenge of managing heat in quantum circuits, improving performance and scalability.
The research highlights thermopower conversion at low temperatures, an underexplored area with significant implications.
Published in Nature Nanotechnology, the study marks a major advancement in nanotechnology and quantum computing.