Tag: quantum computing

Microsoft has unveiled a groundbreaking development in quantum computing: the Majorana 1 chip. Powered by a newly discovered state of matter, known as a topological superconductor or "topoconductor," this breakthrough could accelerate the transition of quantum computing from theory to real-world applications. But what does that mean? Unlike traditional computers, which process information in binary (0s and 1s), quantum computers use qubits that can exist in multiple states simultaneously. Imagine solving a giant maze: while classical computers explore one path at a time, quantum computers explore many paths at once, drastically cutting down the time needed for complex calculations.