Inhomogeneous superconductors can host electronic excitations, known as Andreev bound
states (ABSs), below the superconducting energy gap. With the advent of topological …

Majorana zero-modes—a type of localized quasiparticle—hold great promise for topological
quantum computing. Tunnelling spectroscopy in electrical transport is the primary tool for …

In the space of less than one decade, the search for Majorana quasiparticles in condensed
matter has become one of the hottest topics in physics. The aim of this review is to provide a …

We introduce a scheme for preparation, manipulation, and read out of Majorana zero modes
in semiconducting wires with mesoscopic superconducting islands. Our approach …

Majorana bound states are quasiparticle excitations localized at the boundaries of a
topologically nontrivial superconductor. They are zero-energy, charge-neutral, particle–hole …

Hybrid nanowires combining semiconductor and superconductor materials appear well
suited for the creation, detection, and control of Majorana bound states (MBSs). We …

Majorana modes are zero-energy excitations of a topological superconductor that exhibit
non-Abelian statistics,–. Following proposals for their detection in a semiconductor nanowire …

Robust zero-bias transport anomalies in semiconducting nanowires with proximity-induced
superconductivity have been convincingly demonstrated in various experiments. While …

Spatial separation of Majorana zero modes distinguishes trivial from topological midgap
states and is key to topological protection in quantum computing applications. Although …

Hybrid superconductor-semiconductor devices are currently one of the most promising
platforms for realizing Majorana zero modes. Their topological properties are controlled by …