Which of the following best describes a Majorana 1 ........

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Which of the following best describes a Majorana 1?

A type of cyber-attack that aims to steal sensitive data from an organization's database.

A method of encrypting files on a victim's computer and demanding ransom for decryption.

The world's First quantum chip to be powered by new topological core architecture.

An attempt to make an online service unavailable by overwhelming it with massive amounts of traffic.

Majorana 1 is Microsoft’s first quantum chip that incorporates a new type of material called a topoconductor, also known as topological superconductor. This breakthrough material allows the development and control of Majorana particles, which is a special kind of particle that does not exist naturally but can be formed under specific conditions using superconductors and magnetic fields.

Key Significance

It requires fewer qubits (or quantum bit) than rival chips and also has error rates are lower compared to other rival chips like Google (Willow), IBM, etc.
Note: Qubit is the basic unit of information in quantum computing.
Combining with AI can deliver transformative and real-world solutions such as breaking down microplastics into harmless byproducts, etc.

Hence option 3rd is correct.