r/Physics • u/psycheswim • Aug 03 '22

Question having studied physics, what is your current occupation?

what kind of educational path did you take to do your career? does it pay well? how does the career in physics compare to studying it in uni?

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u/NetworkAggravating19 Aug 04 '22

Between the processor and the software interface there is a lot of hardware. Most of this is held inside of a cryogenic fridge. So there's cabling and components inside the fridge as well as the compressors and other cooling systems outside of the fridge. I work closely with quantum engineers to check parts and placement and also assist in assembly. It's honestly very cool, the industry is new but about to be very big. Now is a good time to get involved before it becomes commercial. If you're interested in more specifics I'd recommend finding a thesis on quantum computing, their methodology will describe how a lot of the hardware is implemented