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Re:Design of a silicon quantum computer chip by aerovistae on Monday December 18, 2017 @02:41PM (#15954739)
Does that mean at all times (permanently, like whenever the chip is being used) or just during manufacturing?
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Re:Design of a silicon quantum computer chip by marcosdumay on Monday December 18, 2017 @02:50PM (#15954827)
That "using mostly standard silicon technology" phrase implies that cryogenic temperatures are not needed during manufacturing, only during operation.
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Re:Design of a silicon quantum computer chip by jdironman on Monday December 18, 2017 @02:42PM (#15954755)
'Maintained at / in' usually means continuous or on going.I have not read the paper though, so cannot say for certain.
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Re:Design of a silicon quantum computer chip by scentoni on Monday December 18, 2017 @07:42PM (#15956843)
It means whenever it is being used. Manufacturing silicon chips involves temperatures from room temperature to ~1300C.
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