Michael Newman
@mikenewmquantum.bsky.social
Research scientist @ Google Quantum AI, perennially disappointed Michigan fan, amateur Go player.
Actually, I think the claim is now that MZMs were shown in a 2023 PRB paper… see the discussion on Scott’s blog here rb.gy/u0hywx
Maybe not though? I’ll concede that I’m pretty confused.
Maybe not though? I’ll concede that I’m pretty confused.
FAQ on Microsoft’s topological qubit thing
Q1. Did you see Microsoft’s announcement?A. Yes, thanks, you can stop emailing to ask! Microsoft’s Chetan Nayak was even kind enough to give me a personal briefing a few weeks ago. Yest…
rb.gy
February 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Actually, I think the claim is now that MZMs were shown in a 2023 PRB paper… see the discussion on Scott’s blog here rb.gy/u0hywx
Maybe not though? I’ll concede that I’m pretty confused.
Maybe not though? I’ll concede that I’m pretty confused.
My disappointment at noticing this response was grammatically accurate was immense.
February 21, 2025 at 12:54 AM
My disappointment at noticing this response was grammatically accurate was immense.
To clarify, apparently the topological qubit evidence was provided to a group of invited scientists in a presentation on the 18th, and does not appear in the Nature paper.
February 20, 2025 at 5:57 PM
To clarify, apparently the topological qubit evidence was provided to a group of invited scientists in a presentation on the 18th, and does not appear in the Nature paper.
Just to clarify, I think they presented the qubit evidence in an invited meeting on the 18th. It’s confusing, but I don’t think it’s the Nature paper that’s making the claim we’re seeing in headlines.
February 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Just to clarify, I think they presented the qubit evidence in an invited meeting on the 18th. It’s confusing, but I don’t think it’s the Nature paper that’s making the claim we’re seeing in headlines.
Welp, there goes my April Fools paper idea.
December 31, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Welp, there goes my April Fools paper idea.