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Quantum computing is being made ready for use in banking. A quick look at what goes on inside a high-speed quantum computing machine.

(Image: D-Wave Systems)

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The Cryogenic Fridge

In this high-powered refrigerator, quantum bits [qubits] are kept at a temperature that's 150 times colder than interstellar space.

(Image: D-Wave Systems)

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The Qubit Chip

Quantum computing chips don't look at that different from a traditional x86 chip.

(Image: D-Wave Systems)

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The Computer Enclosure

In D-Wave's implementation, the quantum computer is housed inside a cryogenics system within a 10 square meter shielded room. (D-Wave's founder and CTO stands in front.)

(Image: D-Wave Systems)

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