Microsoft Claims Quantum Computing Breakthrough With Its Exotic New Chip
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Summary
Microsoft has unveiled its first prototype quantum computing chip which it claims has topological qubits that will deliver quantum computational abilities.
While the company has yet to provide definitive proof of its claims, it says the topological approach means the qubits are inherently resistant to errors, unlike mainstream qubits which require huge numbers of extra qubits to counter error vulnerability.
The topological approach works by encoding quantum information in the macroscale properties of a larger system of many particles that can withstand disturbances to individual components.
The company asserts the approach builds on the mathematics of topology, and could provide a major step toward practical quantum computers.
