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Microsoft Introduces Revolutionary Quantum Chip Majorana 1

Microsoft has made a breakthrough in quantum technology by unveiling the Majorana 1 quantum chip, built on topological conductors—a completely new type of matter that was previously beyond the reach of physicists.
Feb 24, 2025 - 11:09
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What Makes Majorana 1 Special?

Currently, the chip has only eight qubits (the quantum equivalent of a classical computer bit), far fewer than competitors like Google and IBM, which have hundreds or even thousands of qubits. However, the key advantage of Majorana 1 lies in the use of topological qubits, which are expected to be more stable and less error-prone—one of the biggest challenges in quantum computing.

The Future of Quantum Processing

Microsoft has announced plans to develop a quantum processor with one million qubits based on Majorana 1 in the coming years. This would enable the solution of extremely complex problems that even the world’s most powerful supercomputers cannot handle.

Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize fields such as cryptography, molecular simulation for new drug development, artificial intelligence, and logistics optimization. If Microsoft achieves this goal, it could mark a true breakthrough in computing technology.

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