Microsoft has revealed Majorana 1, a ground-breaking quantum processing unit (QPU) based on a new family of materials known as topoconductors. According to CEO Satya Nadella, this research represents a significant step forward in real quantum computing.
He defined this accomplishment as the formation of a “new state of matter,” allowing for quantum bits (qubits) that are smaller, quicker, and more stable than ever before. The consequences of this breakthrough are enormous, potentially shortening the timescale for practical quantum computing from decades to a few years.
Posting on X, Nadella wrote, “After a nearly 20 year pursuit, we’ve created an entirely new state of matter, unlocked by a new class of materials, topoconductors, that enable a fundamental leap in computing.
It powers Majorana 1, the first quantum processing unit built on a topological core.”
A couple reflections on the quantum computing breakthrough we just announced…
Most of us grew up learning there are three main types of matter that matter: solid, liquid, and gas. Today, that changed.
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— Satya Nadella (@satyanadella) February 19, 2025
“We believe this breakthrough will allow us to create a truly meaningful quantum computer not in decades, as some have predicted, but in years. The qubits created with topoconductors are faster, more reliable, and smaller. They are 1/100th of a millimeter, meaning we now have a clear path to a million-qubit processor,” he further said.
What is quantum computing?
Quantum computing is a type of computing that leverages the principles of quantum mechanics to solve complex problems much faster than traditional computers by utilising quantum phenomena like superposition and entanglement. In this, quantum bits (qubits) can exist in multiple states simultaneously, allowing for parallel calculations on a massive scale. Essentially, it harnesses the unique properties of the quantum world to perform computations that are impossible for classical computers.
“Sometimes researchers have to work on things for decades to make progress possible. It takes patience and persistence to have big impact in the world. And I am glad we get the opportunity to do just that at Microsoft,” added Nadella.
Further explaining on X, he wrote, this is our focus: When productivity rises, economies grow faster, benefiting every sector and every corner of the globe.
It’s not about hyping tech; it’s about building technology that truly serves the world.
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