Cryogenic plant

PsiQuantum partnered with Linde Engineering to design and build a large-scale cryogenic cooling plant in Brisbane, Australia, for its utility-scale quantum computer

The plant will maintain extremely low temperatures (4 Kelvin) to ensure the reliable operation of PsiQuantum’s photonic quantum computing hardware

PsiQuantum’s photonic chips use photons instead of electrons, enabling faster data transfer and reduced energy costs compared to traditional electronics

Photonic qubits are less sensitive to heat, allowing PsiQuantum’s devices to operate at temperatures 100 times warmer than matter-based qubits

Despite thermal resilience, the system requires precise cooling to reduce signal noise and maintain stability for tens of thousands of Omega photonic chips

The Omega chips will be housed in modular cryogenic cabinets connected via optical fibers to create a scalable computing architecture

Linde has installed over 500 cryogenic plants globally and has experience in high-tech cooling systems for semiconductors, MRI, and particle accelerators

The cryogenic plant represents a critical step in transitioning quantum computing from experimental stages to practical, real-world applications

PsiQuantum’s CEO emphasized the scalability advantage of photonic qubits, while Linde’s VP highlighted the partnership’s role in driving technological innovation

Utility-scale quantum computing could revolutionize industries by solving complex problems faster and more efficiently than classical computers