From the Research Laboratory for Vacuum Energy by Marcus A. Reid  
A recent article published in the journal Nature, describes the successful experimental demonstration of a quantum piston engine. Our research takes this approach a step ahead, resulting in a technology that creates an electrical current from a quantum critical material. Unlike classical thermodynamic systems, the Reid Cell operates as a quantum open system enabling continuous power generation.
Intro: Our research explores an unconventional interpretation of quantum electrodynamics theory (QED) and its application to traditional electrical systems. A fundamental question we pose is: What roles do virtual particles and broken symmetries play in conventional circuits and operational processes?