Evidence for the Majorana fermion, particle that its own antiparticle

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Evidence for the Majorana fermion, particle that its own antiparticle

In a discovery that concludes an 80-year quest, researchers found evidence of particles that are their own antiparticles. These 'Majorana fermions' could one day help make quantum computers more robust.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/07/170720142321.htm

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