Nokia Bell Labs develops experimental topological quantum computer using anyons

5 articles · Updated · ITPro · Apr 28

The prototype stores a single qubit by manipulating charges in a supercooled gallium arsenide electron liquid, demonstrating weeks-long quantum state stability.
This proof of concept highlights inherent advantages of topological qubits over other quantum architectures, though multi-qubit systems remain under development.
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