Microsoft demonstrates working qubits based on exotic physics

Microsoft has developed a new qubit type for quantum computing using Majorana zero mode quasiparticles. Their Majorana 1 processor contains eight of these topological qubits. Researchers have found stronger evidence for these quasiparticles, which form between superconducting aluminum and indium-arsenide semiconductor wire. Microsoft claims advantages in scalability, stability, and control over other quantum technologies. Though currently behind in qubit count, the company believes its hardware could potentially place up to a million qubits on a single chip.