We define the fundamental resolution limits for signal reconstruction in multi-witness environments within the Trace Forensics framework (Quantitative Phase). By linking the Fisher Information Matrix (FIM) to the Cramér–Rao Bound (CRB), we establish a fully computable methodology for predicting reconstruction error under noise and geometric constraints. Using a 20-dimensional latent signal observed through three independent witnesses, we demonstrate that a “Negative Confidence” optimization strategy achieves near-unity estimator efficiency (~99% on expectation). Empirical Mean Squared Error (MSE) of 2.75 × 10⁻⁴ closely matches the theoretical CRB of 2.55 × 10⁻⁴ within <1% across multiple trials. We introduce the ΔI stability floor, defined as the minimum eigenvalue of the Fisher Information Matrix, as a predictive diagnostic for reconstruction reliability and degeneracy detection. Results confirm that multi-witness inference operates as a mathematically bounded system, achieving near-optimal performance under noise-limited conditions. This work establishes a formal bridge between theoretical estimation limits and practical reconstruction systems, completing the transition of the Trace Forensics framework from conceptual formulation to validated operational theory.
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