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IBM Links Two Cooling Chambers Below 15 Millikelvin in Modular Quantum Computing Test
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Fusion42 · 20 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
IBM connected two modular cryostats to operate below 15 millikelvin simultaneously, demonstrating a shared low-temperature environment for quantum processors that expands wiring space while maintaining thermal stability.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Quantum Computing, and 7 sources have reported it between 19 Aug 2026 and 20 Aug 2026.
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Quantum hardware founders can now design modular systems with separate but linked cooling units, speeding scale-up without the thermal risks of single large chambers. IBM’s approach opens a practical route to larger processors while easing maintenance challenges.
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7 sources · first reported 19 Aug 2026 · latest 20 Aug 2026
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