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Re:Firefly's co-founder forced to sold 58% of its stake for $1 on Thursday February 17, 2022 @12:55PM (#30376312)
that's so sad :(
Re:Ask HN: Why does a quantum computer look like that? on Thursday November 19, 2020 @07:17AM (#25148749)
Thank you for the great explanation to you and your coworker! The documentation by Oxford Instruments and the tour are really cool. As far as I understand, almost the entire construction is a kind of a cooler. The actual quantum processor is located at the bottom of the upside-down pyramid. To make it work properly, the construction should be loaded through a ceiling to a special room with no air. It takes around 24 hours to meet working conditions.

I'm still trying to guess what the rings on pipes are standing for? [1]

[1] https://www.economist.com/sites/default/files/images/print-e...

Ask HN: Why does a quantum computer look like that?

There are a lot of tiny pipes connected with each other through disks made of gold. And why gold by the way? And what are the roles for the "pipes"? Why are some with rings? Is there any clear description for newbies, why a quantum computer look like that?

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