US Achieves Breakthrough With New Material for Quantum Leap
A team of U.S. scientists has made a significant breakthrough in superconductors, potentially advancing quantum computing. They developed a novel superconductor material that may act as a “topological superconductor,” which combines zero electrical resistance with unique topological properties. The material, created by combining trigonal tellurium with a thin film of gold, forms a two-dimensional interface superconductor with enhanced spin energy.
This advancement could lead to more reliable and scalable quantum computing components by reducing decoherence, a major obstacle in the field. The material also shows promise in becoming a “triplet superconductor,” offering increased stability under magnetic fields and further suppressing decoherence. This discovery could mark a new era in quantum computing.