Microsoft’s Majorana 1: A Breakthrough in Topological Quantum Computing

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On Thu, Feb 20, 2025 at 10:28 AM Victor Kapiyo via KICTANet <
[email protected]> wrote:

> Morning Listers,
>
> Yesterday, Microsoft has unveiled Majorana 1, the world’s first quantum
> chip utilizing a novel Topological Core architecture based on a
> breakthrough material called a topoconductor. This topoconductor enables
> the creation and control of Majorana particles, leading to more stable and
> scalable qubits, the fundamental building blocks of quantum computers.
>
> Unlike current approaches, Majorana 1’s architecture offers a clear path
> towards a million-qubit chip, a crucial threshold for solving complex
> industrial and societal problems previously intractable for classical
> computers.
>
> The potential applications of a million-qubit quantum computer are vast,
> ranging from designing self-healing materials and breaking down
> microplastics to revolutionizing drug discovery and materials science by
> enabling precise calculations of molecular interactions and chemical
> reactions.
>
> See:
> news.microsoft.com/source/features/ai/microsofts-majorana-1-chip-carves-new-path-for-quantum-computing/
>