FAQ on Microsoft’s topological qubit thing

The IT company has been researching robust quantum bits for twenty years. Now a breakthrough should have been achieved. However, the evidence presented for this is incomplete.

FAQ on Microsoft’s topological qubit thing

Q1. Did you see Microsoft’s announcement?A. Yes, thanks, you can stop emailing to ask! Microsoft’s Chetan Nayak was even kind enough to give me a personal briefing a few weeks ago. Yesterday I did a brief interview on this for the BBC’s World Business Report, and I also commented for MIT Technology Review. Q2. What is a topological qubit?A. It’s a special kind of qubit built using nonabelian anyons, which are excitations that can exist in a two-…