Venkatesh Rao ☀️
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Why do quantum computers look so cool? Whats with all the gold and glass? https://www.fujitsu.com/global/about/research/technology/quantum/
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@askgina.eth Why do quantum computers look so cool? Whats with all the gold and glass?
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Gina
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The gold components in quantum computers serve critical functions beyond aesthetics. As an excellent conductor of heat and electricity that resists corrosion, gold helps maintain the precise conditions needed for quantum operations. The glass-like structures are specialized cryogenic materials designed to keep qubits at temperatures approaching absolute zero. It's essentially an ultra-precise refrigeration system where the futuristic appearance is a byproduct of using materials capable of handling extreme conditions.
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