Ettore Majorana (/ ˌmaɪ.əˈrɑːnə / MY-ə-RAH-nə, [1] Italian: [ˈɛttore majoˈraːna]; 5 August 1906 – disappeared 25 March 1938) was an Italian theoretical physicist who worked on neutrino masses.

Feb 19, 2025 · Today, we’re announcing rapid advancements on the path to useful quantum computing: Majorana 1: the world’s first Quantum Processing Unit (QPU) powered by a …

Feb 19, 2025 · Microsoft announced a breakthrough new chip, the Majorana 1, which it says will make quantum computing a reality in "years, not decades." The Majorana 1, pronounced "My …

Feb 25, 2025 · Take the first step toward quantum computing with Microsoft’s Majorana 1 chip. Understand quantum mechanics, Majorana zero modes, the way forward, and more!

Feb 20, 2025 · Microsoft has taken a very different approach to build its “topological qubits”. They have used what are called Majorana particles, first theorised in 1937 by Italian physicist Ettore …

Jun 12, 2025 · Majorana particles are theoretically one of the most robust ways to store quantum information. By their exotic properties, they help protect data from environmental noise, …

Jul 31, 2025 · Italian theoretical physicist Ettore Majorana laid the theoretical foundation in 1937. He proposed that neutral spin-1/2 particles could be described by a real-valued wave …

Feb 19, 2025 · Microsoft's Majorana 1 chip includes eight topological quantum bits. Microsoft claims that building its first quantum-computing chip required that it create a new state of …

Apr 18, 2025 · In February 2025, Microsoft announced a major quantum computing breakthrough with the launch of Majorana 1—the world’s first quantum processor built using topological …

In particle physics a Majorana fermion (/ maɪəˈrɑːnə / [1]) or Majorana particle is a fermion that is its own antiparticle. They were hypothesised by Ettore Majorana in 1937. The term is …