And What about Cryogenic Refrigeration

In attempting to transition any cryogenic electronic technology, such as superconductivity or cooled semiconductor chips, from the laboratory into the marketplace, one of the most frequently asked questions is “… and what about cryogenic refrigeration?” A answer to this question that satisfies the end user is crucial if a new cryogenic electronic technology is to be introduced into the market place for, either, civilian or military applications. In the past, the cryogenics community has responded to the needs of the infrared sensor community.