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Cologne physicists observe quantum states consistent with topological superconductivity
A University of Cologne team reports quantum states matching theoretical predictions for topological superconductivity, a key ingredient in one potential approach to more robust quantum bits, in Science Advances.
Why it matters: Quantum computing researchers pursuing topological approaches to qubits gain a new University of Cologne experimental result consistent with theoretical predictions.
Physicists at the University of Cologne have observed quantum states that match theoretical predictions for topological superconductivity, according to a press release.
The release describes topological superconductivity as a key ingredient in one potential approach to building more robust quantum bits.
The findings have been published in the journal Science Advances.
Editor’s view
Scott James, Research and Innovation Editor
For researchers working on topological routes to quantum bits, the Cologne team's observation adds experimental support consistent with theory, with the results now available in Science Advances.
