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The journey of developing the Majara 1 chip drew inspiration from the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics rather than classical physics. The vision for this technology began over 20 years ago when Microsoft focused on developing topological qubits for enhanced stability and measurability.
Reaching this milestone was not without its challenges; it required inventing a state of matter that does not occur naturally. The unique properties of Majorana particles protect quantum information in a manner that improves overall robustness, while also making it more challenging to access this information.