On June 19, 2026, Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV) achieved an ultra-low temperature of 4 Kelvin (-269°C) using an indigenous dilution refrigerator at the Quantum Reference Facility in Medha Towers, Amaravati. This milestone is significant for India's quantum technology capabilities, as such extremely low temperatures are essential for quantum computing and superconducting qubit operations. This positions Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, as an emerging hub in India's quantum technology ecosystem.
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Amaravati Quantum Valley Achieves 4 Kelvin (-269°C) Cooling Using Indigenous Dilution Refrigerator
Key Points
- On June 19, 2026, Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV) achieved an ultra-low temperature of 4 Kelvin (-269°C) using an indigenous dilution refrigerator at the Quantum Reference Facility in Medha Towers, Amaravati
- This milestone is significant for India's quantum technology capabilities, as such extremely low temperatures are essential for quantum computing and superconducting qubit operations
- This positions Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, as an emerging hub in India's quantum technology ecosystem
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• Amaravati Quantum Valley: 4 Kelvin (-269°C) cooling achieved (June 19, 2026) • Indigenous dilution refrigerator; Quantum Reference Facility, Medha Towers • Critical for: quantum computing, superconducting qubits • National Quantum Mission: ₹6,003.65 crore outlay (2023-2031), Government of India
