TechnologyAugust 26, 2026

internode

IN-ter-node

Definition

Refers to the connection or space occurring between individual nodes or separate modules in a networked computing architecture.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'inter-' (between) and 'nodus' (knot or node). It was historically used in botany to describe the segment of a plant stem between two nodes.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe research into compact ways to manage the connections between separate quantum processing units, which is crucial for building scalable modular computers.

NSF Renews Illinois-Led HQAN With $37.5M for Modular Quantum Computing

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The Quantum Insider

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