A topological quantum computer is a type of quantum computer. It utilizes anyons , a type of quasiparticle that occurs in two-dimensional systems. The anyons' world lines intertwine to …

Feb 19, 2025 · Built with a breakthrough class of materials called a topoconductor, Majorana 1 marks a transformative leap toward practical quantum computing. Quantum computers …

Feb 20, 2025 · In a leap forward for quantum computing, a Microsoft team led by UC Santa Barbara physicists on Wednesday unveiled an eight-qubit topological quantum processor, the …

May 11, 2017 · We outline the general steps of topological quantum computation, as well as discuss various challenges faced by it. We also review the literature on condensed matter …

Microsoft believes topological qubits are the key to unlocking scaled quantum computing. Learn more about our unique approach.

Mar 8, 2013 · Quantum computation requires controlled engineering of quantum states to perform tasks that go beyond those possible with classical computers. Topological quantum …

Mar 5, 2025 · Topological quantum computing—once confined largely to the quantum Hall realm—was then in the early stages of a renaissance driven by an explosion of new candidate …

Quantum Information is encoded in nonlocal topological degrees of freedom that do not couple to any local quantity. States can be manipulated by dragging (braiding) quasiparticles around …

Mar 5, 2025 · Microsoft announced last month it had created a “topological qubit,” which the company says can power a quantum computer more reliably than previously developed …

4 days ago · Topological quantum computing has had a dark shadow cast upon it by a series of retracted claims. Nevertheless, the concept holds great promise. The qubits that make up …