Optimal control of a dissipative micromaser quantum battery in the ultrastrong coupling regime

Abstract We investigate the open-system dynamics of a micromaser quantum battery in the ultrastrong-coupling (USC) regime. The battery consists of a quantized harmonic mode sequentially interacting, via the Rabi Hamiltonian, with a stream of qubits acting as chargers. USC enhances the charging speed but also induces unbounded energy growth and highly mixed cavity states. Dissipation suppresses this behavior, driving the system to a steady state with finite energy and ergotropy. Using optimal control theory, we show that the interplay between USC and dissipation enhances both charging performance and long-term stability against losses.