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Quantum Flywheel The quantum flywheel (QF) is an energy storage device, based upon the same principles that transporter pattern buffers use to compactly store vast amounts of energy from dematerialized matter. The QF stores plasma energy in a rapidly rotating quantum field. Adding plasma to the field "speeds up" the rate of spin, and slowing the rate of spin causes the flywheel to give off plasma. Uses: Quantum flywheels can be used to "smooth out" the energy stream of power generation systems prone to fluctuating outputs. A small Quantum flywheel can be used as a "battery" for short-duration vessels, such as probes. A series of Quantum flywheels can be used to store excess output from a power source, then augment the power source during higher-than-normal power consumption, as in combat. |
