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Re:An Argument Against Quantum Computers by vtomole on Wednesday February 07, 2018 @08:11PM (#16329383)
Yes, they do handle decoherence better. Here is a video explaining the theory behind the particles that are used to perform topological quantum computation [0]. I emphasize that unlike superconducting, quantum dots, ion traps, photonic e.t.c; topological quantum computers have not been physically realized because non-abelian anyons have not been detected.

[0]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKFecm9NKbM

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Re:An Argument Against Quantum Computers by Robotbeat on Wednesday February 07, 2018 @10:54PM (#16330054)
...they have, if you believe this (fairly convincing!) set of evidence showing perfect Andreev Reflection (robust to changes in gate potential), which should only be possible (in a way robust to changes in gate potential) in the presence of Majorana states (i.e. a type of non-abelian anyon): https://quantumfrontiers.com/2017/11/21/majorana-update/
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Re:An Argument Against Quantum Computers by stcredzero on Wednesday February 07, 2018 @10:23PM (#16329929)
"Non-Abelian Anyons" would be a great band name. "Have Not Been Detected" would be a great 1st album name.
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