SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 19, 2025Interesting Engineering

Microsoft’s Majorana 1: What a new state of matter means for quantum computing

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Microsoft's Majorana 1 chip introduces a new "topological" qubit design that could enable a million-qubit quantum computer. This breakthrough uses a novel state of matter to create more stable qubits, potentially solving major scaling challenges in quantum computing and accelerating real-world applications in materials science, drug discovery, and environmental solutions.

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