Core Insights - The research team from the University of Science and Technology of China, including Pan Jianwei, Zhu Xiaobo, Peng Chengzhi, and Gong Ming, in collaboration with Mei Feng from Shanxi University, has achieved a significant breakthrough by realizing and detecting higher-order non-equilibrium topological phases in a quantum system using the programmable superconducting quantum processor "Zuchongzhi 2" [1] Group 1 - The achievement marks an important advancement in quantum simulation, particularly in exploring complex topological states [1] - This research lays the groundwork for utilizing superconducting quantum processors to achieve quantum advantage in quantum simulation problems [1] - The findings were published in the international academic journal "Science" on November 28 [1]