A cryogenic atomic force microscopy image of a superconducting qubit at room temperature (left) and at cryogenic temperature (right). Precipitants forming during cooldown on the niobium pads can be seen in the image on the right. Photo: SQMS Center
A cryogenic atomic force microscopy image of a superconducting qubit at room temperature (left) and at cryogenic temperature (right). Precipitants forming during cooldown on the niobium pads can be seen in the image on the right. Photo: SQMS Center