IBM Builds World's Biggest Quantum Computer Fridge! 100x Colder Than Outer Space?

IBM (International Business Machines Corp.) claimed that they built the world's largest quantum computer fridge.

For the past few years, the American multinational tech firm has been making drastic efforts to enhance the quantum computing sector.

Thanks to their advanced apparatuses, they were able to conduct essential quantum experiments.

Now, IBM wants to take things further by creating the largest dilution refrigerator by experimental volume.

"The super-fridge-internally known as project Goldeneye-is a proof-of-concept for a dilution refrigerator, capable of cooling future generations of quantum experiments," said IBM via its official press release.

IBM Builds World's Biggest Quantum Computer Fridge!

IBM explained that the so-called Goldeneye project is not really compatible with their in-house quantum processors.

However, this new cooling fridge helped the company's researchers with some important lessons.

NewScietists reported that this new quantum computer refrigerator is 100 times cooler than outer space. IBM also stated that their new super-fridge can cool a volume larger than three home kitchen fridges combined.

As of writing, IBM experts believe that their new tech can soon house quantum computers with 4,000 qubits.

The multinational tech company also said that they are now preparing to move the Goldeneye to their IBM Quantum Computation Center, which is located in Poughkeepsie, New York.

IBM's Next Steps

Once the massive dilution refrigerator reaches the Quantum Computation Center, IBM will explore large-scale cryogenic systems.

This will help them to develop the cooling systems needed by next-gen quantum data centers. These include the Bluefors Kide platform, which is still under development.

Researchers explained that quantum computing's generated qubits need to operate at low temperatures. This is because they are quite fragile.

Even the slightest vibration or change in temperature can cause them to decohere. Aside from these, electromagnetic waves and other external environment changes can greatly affect quantum computers.

This is why IBM decided to work on their new quantum computer refrigerator. If you want to learn more about their new technology, you can click here.

Previously, the partnership between IBM and Mcdonald's created a new automated voice recording system for drive-thrus.

On the other hand, IBM's AI-powered ship was able to complete an unplanned crossing of the Atlantic.

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Written by: Griffin Davis