It is undoubtedly the beginning of a new era: Microsoft he presented Majorana 1the first chip quantum in the world based on a new architecture called “Topological Core” which will start the development of quantum computers which will be able to solve problems once insurmountable, on an industrial scale, in the coming years and not in decades as hypothesized until recently. The new quantum systems are able to have up to one million qubit on a single chip.
How the new chip works
Microsoft has created topological superconductors: it is a particular category of material developed by the American technological giant that reaches a new state of non -solid, liquid or gaseous matter but a state topological. In this sense, the abilities of the first will be exploited top and topoconductor In the world, an innovative material that controls and “observes” the Majorana particles to produce Qubit (the equivalent of traditional bits used by traditional PCs) or the “bricks” for quantum computers. Topy -corners and the new chips will start the development of quantum systems capable of dealing with the most complex industrial and social problems.
Microsoft’s idea
“We took a step back and said ‘ok, we invent the transistor for the quantum era. What properties should it have? ‘“said Cheran Nayak, Microsoft’s technical member.”And that’s how we have come here: particular combination, quality and important details in our new material stack have made possible a new type of quibit and, ultimately, our entire architecture“. The new one million quibit chip lies in the palm of one hand: the small dimensions are fundamental to provide transformation and concrete solutions such as the decomposition of microplastics into harmless materials but also the invention of self-relevant materials useful for the ‘construction but also for production or health care.From the beginning we wanted to create a quantum computer for a commercial impact, not only for a leadership of thought“, explained Matthias Troyer, Microsoft’s technical member.
New materials
What is called “Top Conductor”, or “Topological Superconductor” is a special category of material Able to produce a more stable, faster, small and easily manageable qubit also on a digital level. In the magazine Nature Research on Microsoft’s revolutionary novelty is published where it is explained in detail “What are the exotic quantum properties of topological quibit and also to measure them with precision, an essential step for practical computer science. This turning point requested the development of a completely new battery of materials consisting of a arseniuro of indio and aluminum, most of which Microsoft has designed and built atom for atom “, explain the developers. “This revolutionary class of materials allows us to create a topological superconductivity, a new state of matter that previously existed only in theory “.
A new partnership
In addition to the realization of its quantum hardware, Microsoft has concluded a partnership with Quantinuum and Atom Computing (Startup) so as to reach scientific and engineering innovations with today’s quibits, among which the announcement, in 2024, must be remembered of the first reliable quantum computer in the sector .
What changes now
Today’s announcement of Microsoft, in addition to having reduced the horizons of quantum mechanics, opens the possibility to a huge range Of novelties in addition to those already mentioned: it will be possible to map in a mathematical way and with incredible precision chemical reactions as well as the interactions between molecules (enzymes), it will be possible to solve problems in the chemical, in the science of materials and in other areas where computers current are unable to arrive. “For example, they could help resolve the difficult chemical question of why the materials suffer corrosion or cracks. This could lead to self-referent materials that repair cracks in bridges or parts of planes, screens of broken phones or scratched car goalkeeper “.
Technology at the service of man
Microsoft explains that quantum computer science will give engineers, scientists, companies and anyone to carry out correct projects to first attempt: The power of this computer science, together with artificial intelligence, would allow you to describe with a simple language that type of new material or molecule wants to create and obtain an answer that works immediately without incurring errors and without waiting for years. “Any company that produces something could simply plan it perfectly to the first attempt.
It would simply give you the answer, “said Troyer.”The quantum computer teaches artificial intelligence the language of nature so that artificial intelligence can simply tell you the recipe for what you want to create“.