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Noise-induced decoherence-free zones for anyons
1Department of Physics, University of Houston, Houston, Texas 77204, USA.
Chaos (Woodbury, N.Y.)
|March 16, 2026
Summary
We introduce a stochastic framework for anyonic systems, treating exchange phase as a fluctuating quantity. This leads to a statistics-dependent dephasing channel, revealing a universal optimal angle for minimizing decoherence in noisy systems.
Area of Science:
- Quantum mechanics
- Condensed matter physics
- Statistical mechanics
Background:
- Anyonic systems exhibit unique exchange statistics crucial for quantum information.
- Understanding decoherence in these systems is vital for robust quantum technologies.
- Current frameworks often treat system parameters as fixed, neglecting environmental noise effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a stochastic framework for anyonic systems.
- To investigate the impact of fluctuating exchange phases on system dynamics.
- To identify mechanisms for protecting quantum coherence in noisy environments.
Main Methods:
- Formulation of a stochastic framework starting from the Stratonovich stochastic Liouville equation.
- Application of the Stratonovich-Itô conversion to derive a Lindblad master equation.
- Analysis of the dissipator linked to the anyon algebra and correlation matrix eigenstructure.
Main Results:
- A statistics-dependent dephasing channel is established, with rates determined by system eigenstructure.
- Decoherence-free subspaces and noise-induced exceptional points emerge naturally.
- A universal optimal statistical angle (π/2) is found to minimize dephasing in a two-site model, independent of noise specifics.
Conclusions:
- The developed stochastic framework provides a robust method for analyzing decoherence in anyonic systems.
- The identified universal optimal angle offers a simple design principle for enhancing coherence.
- Findings have direct implications for ultracold atomic systems and platforms exploring fractional statistics.
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