Nanoscale Energy Transfer

Nanoscale energy transfer involves the movement of energy between tiny particles or structures measured in nanometers (a billionth of a meter). At this scale, classical physics shifts to quantum effects, affecting how energy, such as heat or light, passes between objects. This process is crucial in developing advanced technologies like improved solar cells, small-scale sensors, and efficient electronics. It often involves mechanisms such as heat conduction, photon exchange, or electron transfer, occurring in ways that differ from everyday experiences due to quantum phenomena and surface interactions.