Microsoft unveils its first quantum computing ship

Washington: Microsoft unveiled its first quantum computing chip, named Majorana 1, after nearly two decades of intensive research.

The company explained that Majorana 1 was the worlds first Quantum Processing Unit (QPU) powered by a Topological Core, designed to scale to a million qubits on a single chip. It is made of indium arsenide (a semiconductor) and aluminum (a superconductor). It is distinguished by its high stability compared to current alternatives. Additionally, the chip possesses unique properties that protect quantum information from noise and interference.

Microsoft aims to use quantum computers to drive innovation across various fields, such as developing self-healing materials for airplanes, producing chemical catalysts to break down plastic into valuable materials, and performing complex calculations to enhance sustainable agriculture and eliminate global hunger.