For quantum computers to deliver on their promise to revolutionize numerous industries, they will need to be kept colder than the coldest natural place in the known universe. I set out to answer how and why.
0:00 The Quantum “Chandelier” Explained
1:22 Why Quantum Computers Need to Be Cold
2:00 Classic Bits vs. Qubits
2:50 What is a Qubit?
3:45 How the Dilution Refrigerator Works
4:48 The Role of Helium-3 and Helium-4
5:49 Harvesting Helium-3 from the Moon
6:02 The Future of Quantum Computing
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