Microsoft advances quantum computer with Majorana particle chip

Chetan Nayak, a Microsoft executive, has made significant progress in developing a quantum computer after 20 years of research. Recently, Microsoft announced it created a chip that produces a Majorana particle, a potential breakthrough for quantum computing. This development marks a shift from seven years ago when Microsoft’s quantum efforts were seen as lacking commercial potential. Nayak's team, Station Q, is pursuing a unique approach compared to competitors like Google. Despite skepticism from some physicists about the Majorana claims, Microsoft plans to publish further research. Nayak aims to improve qubit reliability and expand the chip's capabilities, hoping to advance the project before he retires.