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Advances in unidirectional heat flow: the next era of quantum thermal diodes

Quantum thermal diode model based on qubit and qutrit. Due to its asymmetric design, this system behaves as a thermal diode when connected between two thermal buses. Credit: APL Quantum (2024). DOI: 10.1063/5.0237842 Thermal management at the nanoscale has long been the basis for advanced technological applications, from high-performance electronics to quantum computing. To address this important challenge, we have…