Cryogenic analysis systems and methods

A cryogenic device analysis system, the system comprising:

• a pair of vacuum regions separated by a vacuum barrier;
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• a switch within either of the vacuum regions, the switch comprising:
• a cold source conductive member extending lengthwise to a cold source within one vacuum region;
• a cryogenic device conductive member extending lengthwise to a cryogenic device within another vacuum region and at least partially overlapping at least a portion of the cold source conductive member, wherein either or both of the conductive members are biased to define an insulative space between the conductive members at the overlap in an open orientation;
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• at least one mechanical actuator operatively engaged with either of the portions of the conductive members.