Prototype of a new “refrigerator” capable of reaching the ultra-low temperatures needed for quantum computing. Photo: Chinese Academy of Sciences Prototype of a new “refrigerator” capable of reaching the ultra-low temperatures needed for quantum computing. Photo: Chinese Academy of Sciences
Prototype of a new “refrigerator” capable of reaching the ultra-low temperatures needed for quantum computing. Photo: Chinese Academy of Sciences
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China makes prototype fridge able to reach quantum computing temperatures

  • Almost ‘absolute zero’ device will help develop sector needing extremely cold conditions
  • Home-grown means another move closer to nation being technologically self-reliant

Topic |   Quantum computing
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Holly Chik

Updated: 6:00am, 15 Jul, 2021

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Prototype of a new “refrigerator” capable of reaching the ultra-low temperatures needed for quantum computing. Photo: Chinese Academy of Sciences Prototype of a new “refrigerator” capable of reaching the ultra-low temperatures needed for quantum computing. Photo: Chinese Academy of Sciences
Prototype of a new “refrigerator” capable of reaching the ultra-low temperatures needed for quantum computing. Photo: Chinese Academy of Sciences
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