: Because the quantum state is protected by an energy gap and topological rules, these qubits are predicted to have exceptionally long coherence times compared to superconducting circuits.
As of , the field is transitioning from theoretical milestones to engineering prototype validation:
: Information is stored non-locally, meaning local disturbances—like environmental noise or heat—cannot easily flip a qubit's state. This hardware-level protection could theoretically eliminate the massive overhead required for active error correction in other quantum systems.
Topological quantum computing: The quest for a quality qubit
