  In a network of interacting quantum systems achieving fast coherent energy
transfer is a challenging task. While quantum systems are susceptible to a wide
range of environmental factors, in many physical settings their interactions
with quantized vibrations, or phonons, of a supporting structure are the most
prevalent. This leads to noise and decoherence in the network, ultimately
impacting the energy-transfer process. In this work, we introduce a novel type
of coherent energy-transfer mechanism for quantum systems, where phonon
interactions are able to actually enhance the energy transfer. Here, a shared
phonon interacts with the systems and dynamically adjusts their resonances,
providing remarkable directionality combined with quantum speed- up. We call
this mechanism phonon-induced dynamic resonance energy transfer and show that
it enables long-range coherent energy transport even in highly disordered
systems.
