US Scientists Create 99.9999% Ultra-Pure Silicon for Quantum Chips, Eliminating Atomic Noise
Dr_Singularity · x · 2026-07-28
Scientists at ORNL and PNNL have developed a domestic process to produce ultra-pure silicon and germanium precursor materials with less than one part per million of noise-causing isotopes, over 100 times cleaner than commercial alternatives. The silicon-28 purity reaches 99.9999%, which could help qubits maintain quantum states longer and strengthen US supply chain for quantum technologies.
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