Tag: quantumcomputing
Controversial Quantum-Computing Paper Gets a Hefty Correction
Controversial Quantum-Computing Paper Gets a Hefty Correction The journal Science has lifted an expression of concern on a paper claiming evidence of Majorana quasiparticles, but concerns linger By Dan Garisto & Nature magazine An artist’s concept of a Majorana quasiparticle, a theoretical entity that can pair with an antimatter version of itself in a manner that could…
Microsoft Claims Quantum-Computing Breakthrough—but Some Physicists Are Skeptical
Microsoft Claims Quantum-Computing Breakthrough—but Some Physicists Are Skeptical By Davide Castelvecchi & Nature magazine Microsoft has unveiled its Majorana 1 quantum chip. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! The announcement came in a 19 February press release containing few technical details — but Microsoft says it has disclosed some of its data to selected specialists…