How Does Topological Superconductivity Differ from Conventional Superconductivity?
While conventional superconductors exhibit zero electrical resistance and the expulsion of magnetic fields (Meissner effect), topological superconductors have additional exotic properties. In particular, they host Majorana fermions, quasiparticles that are their own antiparticles. These Majorana states appear at the edges or defects of the superconductor and are highly resistant to local perturbations, making them ideal for applications in quantum computing.
