Are you familiar with quantum fluids? Don't feel alone, as with many niche scientific topics, 99% of people can live without needing to know about them.
However, as an expert in this field, I can tell you that quantum fluids will be part of the tsunami of upcoming technologies.
In this blog post, I will introduce you to these exotic quantum-enhanced fluids and explain why they are important to the field of science and technology.
I'll start by giving you a general introduction and overview of the topic and then delve deeper into the specific properties and applications of quantum fluids.
What are quantum fluids?
Quantum fluids are any systems, such as materials or fluids that exhibit quantum effects at a macroscopic scale.
The most studied quantum effects in quantum fluids are Superfluidity and Superconductivity.
Superfluidity is the ability of a fluid to flow without viscosity, while Superconductivity is the ability of a material to conduct electricity with zero resistance.
To distinguish quantum fluids from classical fluids, it's important to note that quantum fluids are exclusively described by quantum mechanics, while classical fluids rely mostly on classical mechanics.
As I mentioned in the beginning, the study of quantum fluids is a niche scientific topic, and many people may not be familiar with it. However, it's an interesting and important field of study, as it could help us understand and utilize quantum effects at a macroscopic scale.
Where can you find a quantum fluid?
Quantum fluids, such as superfluids and superconductors, are typically found in low-temperature regimes. For example, mercury (Hg) loses its electrical resistivity below 4.1 Kelvin. Meanwhile, helium becomes a superfluid at a temperature of 2.17 Kelvin, equivalent to -270.9 degrees Celsius. This is because at these low temperatures, the system undergoes a phase transition and is able to express its quantum properties.
Different kinds of quantum fluids are now in the engineering and research phase based on ultracold quantum gases. Examples are Bose-Einstein condensates and BCS fermion gases, closely related to neutral atom quantum computers.
These technologies allow for the creation of highly controlled, low-dissipation environments that are highly quantum-dominated, making them ideal for developing quantum technologies.
The 2nd Quantum Revolution and the importance of quantum fluids
The field of quantum fluids is now a part of the 2nd Quantum Revolution, which is focused on making technological use of the quantum control that has been achieved. Basic research on quantum fluids has the potential to have a direct impact on all scales of technology and solve important human problems.
Examples of areas of research in quantum fluids that have the potential to have a direct impact on technology include high-temperature superconductors, non-abelian topological defects for quantum computation, quantum simulators, topological insulators, and topological superconductors.
These fields promise to lead to improvements in energy transport efficiency, exponential computing capabilities for certain problems, and the ability to create materials or drugs with custom designs.
It is important to note that many aspects of quantum fluids are still in the research phase, and their potential applications are still being explored. Quanscient recognizes the importance of these fields and is actively working to develop quantum native algorithms that can take advantage of the unique properties of quantum fluids.
Quantum fluids and other potential applications
One of the intriguing features of quantum fluids is the existence of quantum vortices.
These vortices can be considered a simplified version of how fluids carry vorticity, and this property led physicist Richard Feynman to imagine a counterpart of turbulence for quantum fluids, as a tangle of quantum vortices.
This similarity of quantum vortices and turbulence with classical fluid behaviors opens up possibilities for solving engineering problems related to turbulent flows. By understanding and utilizing the properties of quantum vortices, new methods for controlling turbulence may be developed. Additionally, according to our research, it seems feasible to create new algorithms specifically suited to this problem by harnessing the power of quantum computers.
This could potentially lead to new ways of controlling fluid flows, which would have a wide range of applications in fields such as aerospace, power generation, and transportation. Furthermore, quantum fluids with magnetic interactions could also be used to create new types of sensors and other quantum devices.
In summary, quantum fluids in our opinion are an exciting area of research with potential applications in a wide range of fields, from solving engineering problems to developing new technologies. Quanscient is actively working on understanding and utilizing these properties in order to push the boundaries of what is possible with quantum fluids.
Conclusion
In conclusion, quantum fluids are a fascinating topic that is poised to have a significant impact on a wide range of technologies in the future. From their ability to flow without viscosity to their capacity for electric conduction without resistance, quantum fluids have many properties that are not found in classical fluids.
Research in this field is ongoing, and many areas of the study hold great promise for solving important human problems, such as energy transport efficiency and exponential computing capabilities.
One particularly intriguing feature of quantum fluids is the existence of quantum vortices, which holds potential to solve engineering problems related to turbulent flows.
Quanscient is at the forefront of this field, working to generate quantum-native algorithms exploiting these phenomena. Stay tuned for more exciting developments in the world of quantum fluids.
