Pulsar’s Application in Energy Systems: Review of Current Status, Challenges, and Opportunities

Yongxin Zhang, Yuru Wu, Yu Liu, Biao Sun, Jiahui Yang, Naga Lakshmi Thotakura, Kazi Ishrak Ahmed, Qian Liu, Chong Shen, Yilu Liu

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Abstract

To accelerate progress toward the realization of advanced energy systems, this review explores the potential of pulsar technology to create a more stable, economical, and environmentally friendly energy infrastructure. Pulsars, with their precise and reliable timing characteristics, have emerged as a promising tool for enhancing energy systems. This review begins by examining the development history of pulsar technology, shedding light on its evolution and the milestones achieved. It then provides a comprehensive summary of the current state of research, highlighting recent advancements and breakthroughs in this field. It also explores transformative pulsar applications in energy systems, including improved grid stability, advanced energy synchronization, and efficient energy storage management. However, implementing pulsar-related technologies presents significant technical, economic, and operational challenges. This review examines these hurdles and proposes strategies to overcome them, emphasizing the need for innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and supportive policies to fully integrate pulsar technologies into sustainable energy systems.

Original languageEnglish
Article number828
JournalEnergies
Volume18
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2025

Funding

This work was supported by the National Science Foundation under NSF Award Number EEC-1920025.

Keywords

  • application
  • energy system
  • framework
  • pulsar
  • timing source

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