Physicists Unveil New Matter for Quantum Computing
MIT physicists have predicted the creation of non-Abelian anyons, an exotic form of matter, in atomically thin layers of molybdenum ditelluride without an external magnetic field. These anyons, which can "remember" their space-time trajectories, could be used to form qubits for more reliable and powerful quantum computers. This breakthrough builds on recent discoveries in 2D materials and electron fractionalization, potentially expanding the capabilities of quantum computing.