Microsoft's quantum computing ambitions suffer a setback after its researcher, who claimed to have found the Majorana particle, prepares to retract his findings
In a 2018 paper, researchers said they found evidence of an elusive theorized particle. A closer look now suggests otherwise.
See https://www.wired.com/... for popular summary; and https://arxiv.org/... for the great line. Next time I need to say “this wasn't what I thought it was,” I will also have to remember the optimistic phrasing “my original claims have a ‘wider interpretation’” ! [2/2]
Interesting article in @WIRED on #Majorana particles, open questions about their observation, and their potential use in #quantum #computers. With commentary from @spinespresso and @VincentMourik . https://www.wired.com/... via @wired