Majorana 1

22.02.2025

Majorana 1

Why in the news?   

Microsoft released Majorana 1, the world's first quantum chip built on a topological core, recently.

About Majorana 1:

• It is the quantum computing chip developed by Microsoft.
• The Majorana 1 is designed to make quantum computing more practical, faster, and reliable.
  • Quantum computers process information differently from traditional computers, using quantum bits (qubits) instead of regular bits.
  • Qubits can exist in states 0, 1, or both simultaneously (superposition).
  • This allows them to solve complex problems much faster, but qubits are extremely fragile and prone to errors.
• Majorana 1 leverages a new material called a topoconductor or a topological superconductor, which helps create a special kind of qubit that is more stable and less prone to losing information.
• Majorana 1 relies on a subatomic particle called the Majorana fermion, which was theorised as existing by scientist Ettore Majorana in 1937.
• The Majorana 1 chip is made of a material made from indium arsenide and aluminum to create what Microsoft calls the “world’s first topoconductor,”.
• This could finally allow quantum computers to scale up to millions of qubits and help solve real-world problems like designing better medicines, reducing pollution, and creating materials that can repair themselves.

                                                         Source: Hindustan Times

Which among the following best describes Majorana 1, recently seen in the news?

A.A newly discovered subatomic particle.

B.A new spacecraft designed for Mars exploration.

C.A quantum computing chip.

D.A propulsion technology developed for faster space travel.

Answer  C