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Lichang Ji

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Probing Tensor Singularities and Their Euler-Class Descendants via Non-Abelian Quantum Geometry Measurement

We report the theoretical prediction and experimental observation of a new class of four-dimensional (4D) tensor singularities and their three-dimensional (3D) Euler-class descendants, protected by chiral and spacetime inversion symmetries on a superconducting circuit platform. The 4D point-like singularity/monopole, characterized by the Dixmier-Douady class of a real bundle gerbe associated with tensor gauge fields, is observed to evolve into a nodal ring carrying an additional first Euler class charge under symmetry-preserving perturbations. Dimensional reduction reveals 3D Euler and Euler curvature dipoles, exhibiting nontrivial Euler topology and a topological sum rule that ensures zero-energy flat bands inherit nontrivial topology even without interactions. Crucially, these high-dimensional degenerate systems are mapped and reconstructed using a hybrid analog-digital protocol designed for non-Abelian quantum geometry measurement within a superconducting qubit array. Our work not only expands the family of topological monopoles but also establishes a robust experimental framework for exploring high-order gauge theory and real-bundle topology across diverse quantum platforms.

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Information-Scrambling-Enhanced Quantum Sensing Beyond the Standard Quantum Limit

Quantum sensing promises measurement precision beyond classical limits, but its practical realization is often hindered by decoherence and the challenges of generating and stabilizing entanglement in large-scale systems. Here, we experimentally demonstrate a scalable, scrambling-enhanced quantum sensing protocol, referred to as butterfly metrology, implemented on a cross-shaped superconducting quantum processor. By harnessing quantum information scrambling, the protocol converts local interactions into delocalized metrologically useful correlations, enabling robust signal amplification through interference of the scrambled and polarized quantum states. We validate the time-reversal ability via Loschmidt echo measurements and quantify the information scrambling through out-of-time-ordered correlators, establishing the essential quantum resources of our protocol. Our measurements reveal that the sensing sensitivity surpasses the standard quantum limit (SQL) with increasing qubit number, reaching 3.78 in a 9-qubit configuration, compared to the SQL of 3.0. The scheme further exhibits inherent robustness to coherent control errors and probed signal noise. This work demonstrates a readily scalable path toward practical quantum sensing advantages with prevalent experimental platforms.

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