Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
IBM’s superconducting quantum computers don’t just require advanced quantum processors, they also rely on highly specialized systems to keep those processors operating in an environment that is stable, protected, and colder than the furthest reaches of outer space. As quantum computers scale, the infrastructure that houses, cools, and operates them must advance as well—delivering systems that are easier to maintain, upgrade, and link with other systems.
In this episode of The Coherence Times, we’re joined by IBM’s Matt Hollister and Allie Lindler to dive deeper into the advanced cooling technology that makes superconducting quantum computing possible. Together, they discuss why cryogenic hardware matters, what goes into engineering refrigeration systems for the for modular quantum systems of the future, and how a new modular platform could help support the next generation quantum processors and systems.
IBM’s superconducting quantum computers don’t just require advanced quantum processors, they also rely on highly specialized systems to keep those processors operating in an environment that is stable, protected, and colder than the furthest reaches of outer space. As quantum computers scale, the infrastructure that houses, cools, and operates them must advance as well—delivering systems that are easier to maintain, upgrade, and link with other systems.
In this episode of The Coherence Times, we’re joined by IBM’s Matt Hollister and Allie Lindler to dive deeper into the advanced cooling technology that makes superconducting quantum computing possible. Together, they discuss why cryogenic hardware matters, what goes into engineering refrigeration systems for the for modular quantum systems of the future, and how a new modular platform could help support the next generation quantum processors and systems.
