Cryogenic Cables for quantum computing sound like they are exactly the right type of complicated cables to be used in the medical field. The mouthful of words, which sound like they have come right out of a sci-fi movie, sound about as familiar as most other medical terms.While these words are describing state-of-the-art technologies, they are not as otherworldly as they first appear. In fact, cryogenic cables are not part of alien technology, nor are they completely misunderstood. While scientists do not know exactly what is possible with the advancement of cryogenic cables, they are certain that they are, fundamentally, going to help change the reliability of medical research.

At its most basic form, cryogenic cables are all about the cold. Cold helps the components of metal break down and become stronger. However, it will also eliminate the conduction of heat, which induces resistance and thus, expels power uselessly. 

Cryogenic in Quantum Mechanics: How do Cryogenic Cables work?

To understand Cryogenic Cables, you must first understand Cryogenic Treatment. Cryogenic Treatment predates cryogenic cables but was essential in laying the foundation for the technology we have today.

Basically, Cryogenic Treatment is a process that can convert a soft, unstable carbon impurity known as Austenite to a more stable form called Martensite. Afterwhich, the altered material is heated to form a tempered form of Martensite. This results in fine-grained, evenly distributed carbides, making the steel harder, stronger, and more durable. 

Basically, the process reduced the temperature of the metal to −190 °C (−310 °F), which permanently altered the structure of the metal. This alteration caused the metal to become more durable and easier to work with.

Cryogenic Cables are coaxial cables that have specialized conductors, inside and out, which makes them perfect for a wide range of different connections. These connections, such as those in quantum computing and the medical field, require a durable, yet workable cable to handle their unique needs.

How can Cryogenic Cable Help Quantum Computing?

Cryogenic Cables are useful for quantum computing because they can endure the high stress, (frigid) demands of the quantum computing all-star, quantum bits, or qubits. Qubits can occupy a 1 and a 0 (an atom and an electron) at the same time; unlike a regular bit, that can only occupy a 1 or a 0. This is what makes quantum computing superior to our normal computing power. Unfortunately, with such a technologically advanced system, there are technically advanced parts. Often, those parts are unavailable in the volume that is needed for a quantum computer to run effectively.

Fortunately, introducing Cryogenic Cables into the world of quantum computing will help power the qubits under the right conditions, so that they can work freely. Cryogenic Cables are designed to conduct very little heat. Therefore, they do not disrupt the qubits’ delicate quantum state, inside or out. Inside, the Cryogenic Cable remains cool and outside, it does not vibrate, because it is cool, therefore, it does not add any unwanted energy to the qubits. 

Any added energy will affect the thermal energy of the system and will make the quantum computer work harder, simply to stay cool; that is if it even works at all. This is the reason that Cryogenic Cables are so essential to the development and expansion of quantum computing. It’s all in the temperature. 

Additionally, once more is known about Cryogenic Cable technology, researchers believe it will be a game-changer for the quantum computing industry. 

Cryogenic in Medical Research Application

Medical research is constantly evolving. Yet, to keep this evolution going, both in the lab and in the field, the medical staff needs tools that can keep up with their technology. If the medical research labs are using high-powered machines to extract information out of the human genome but they don’t have the right cable for the job, that high powered machine isn’t going to be very much help to them. 

Plus, the medical field has a lot of different expenses. Especially when it comes to medical research, the funding for that needs to be saved everywhere they can. 

Additionally, the study of cryogenics itself is useful in the medical field, as there is now a rise in cryosurgery. This is when cryogenics is used to destroy abnormal tissues. Specifically, cryosurgery is a major breakthrough in cancer patients as it is a safer and less-invasive way to remove tumors (in some cases). 

Many times, cryosurgery is same-day surgery and the patient has little pain or discomfort. (Of course, a numbing agent makes that possible.) Moreover, while there is a risk of harming healthy tissue and possibly nerve damage, depending on where the surgery is taking place, it is a fairly safe procedure. Cryosurgery can be done on surface lesions and tumors, or even internal tissue. However, it is much more often that surgeons currently treat external areas with cryosurgery. 

In summation, there are many different uses, throughout an expansion of different fields, for cryogenic cables. Right now, though, scientists are still figuring out the depths of possibilities inherent within the technology and the cryogenic cables themselves. However, the one thing that is clear, is whether it is in the field of quantum computing, or medical research, cryogenic cables are going to pave the way to a more reliable, energy-efficient future.