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Scientists develop record cold refrigerator that could unlock full potential of quantum computers

News RoomBy News RoomMarch 20, 2025
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The development of the refrigerator by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and the University of Maryland in the United States may pave the way for more reliable quantum computing systems. While quantum computers operate on the principles of qubits, these fundamental units of quantum information must be cooled to extremely low temperatures to maintain their quantum states and avoid errors. The study demonstrates a record-breaking cooling method that brings qubits down to 22 millikelvins, a 10,000-fold increase over the 50 millikelvins temperature used in traditional dilution refrigeration systems. Despite this achievement, cooling qubits to absolute zero (0 Kelvin) is challengesyet remains the ultimate goal for quantum computing.

In their experiment, the researchers utilized a three-qubit refrigerator, which operates on a principle where the target qubit exchanges heat with two cold qubits. This system efficiently transfers heat from the target qubit to the reference environment, a phenomenon known as quantumismatch. Gasparinetti explained that the success of this method highlights the potential for a “quantum machine” operating without external control, marking a departure from existing techniques that require precise timing and/or external interference.

Quantum thermodynamics promises to push the boundaries of both quantum and classical physics, offering a framework for understanding the thermodynamics of quantum systems. Recent work aims to expand the applications of refrigerators as tools for improving quantum computers. The refrigerator’s ability to reduce errors, as it successfully brings quantum computers to a 20-fold reduction in error rate compared to classical systems, underscores its significance for future advancements.

The company developed for the experiment received substantial funding, highlighting its commercial potential. Gasparinetti emphasizes the importance of further research to unlock the full potential of autonomous quantum refrigerators, which could lead to even more reliable quantum computing systems.

Finally, it is essential to note that while claims of quantum computers replacing classical computers like laptops are increasingly discredited, the term “quantum advantage” holds promise for solving specific tasks—such as drug discovery or logistics—that are inherently quantum-unsolvable with classical computers. The work being done today, as in the refrigeration experiment, is a step toward realizing these advantages, with ongoing efforts focused on improving the systems to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

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This summary captures the essence of the research, emphasizing the significance of achieving quarentain temperatures for qubits and the broader implications for quantum computing and beyond.

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