Disorder in the Kitaev toric code can enhance quantum Fisher information for parameter sensing, enabling transient quartic scaling in metrological precision. Shows imperfections can constructively improve quantum sensing with topological systems.

Disorder in the Kitaev toric code can enhance quantum Fisher information for parameter sensing, enabling transient quartic scaling in metrological precision. Shows imperfections can constructively improve quantum sensing with topological systems.
Researchers develop a scalable Monte Carlo framework for studying non-Abelian anyon condensation in quantum doubles, revealing first-order phase transitions and connecting microscopic quantum models to classical gauge theories.
Novel entropic diagnostic detects symmetry-protected topological phases beyond symmetry breaking, revealing residual SPT data through symmetry defect endpoint charges in one-dimensional bosonic systems.