Technology giant Microsoft has joined the race for quantum computers. The company announced the production of a new processor, claiming that quantum computers with infinite power are just a few years away from everyday use. Microsoft unveiled a new quantum chip, utilizing an unprecedented architecture that is said to make quantum computers much more powerful and efficient. The chip, named Majorana, is produced using a newly discovered material called topological conductor instead of the semiconductors used in today’s computers. It was emphasized that topological conductors are a new state of matter beyond solid, liquid, and gas phases. With this new discovery, it is stated that qubits, the fundamental component of quantum computers, have become much more effective and reliable. Fifteen countries, including Turkey, possess quantum computer technology. IBM’s Condor chip with “1,121” qubits holds the title of the world’s largest quantum computer. Microsoft claims that with its new processor, it can produce a quantum chip with “millions of qubits” that would fit in the palm of a hand. In December, Google introduced its quantum chip named Willow, announcing that tasks that would take billions of years with regular computers can be completed in just a few seconds. HAS MICROSOFT SOLVED THE CRUCIAL ISSUE? The use cases of quantum computers include artificial intelligence, data encryption systems, rapid processing of complex algorithms, and the development of strategic technologies in the defense industry. However, quantum computers, with their almost infinite speed, are highly prone to errors. Even the smallest subatomic particles in the surroundings can lead to calculation errors. Microsoft engineers believe they have solved these issues with the new materials they developed. With this new discovery, the company argues that the daily use of quantum computers is just a few years away rather than decades.