3D quantum Hall Eeffect (IMAGE)

Singapore University of Technology and Design

3D quantum Hall Eeffect

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An illustration of the 3D quantum Hall effect. Under enhanced interaction effects, the electrons form a special charge density wave along the applied magnetic field. The interior becomes insulating, while the conduction is through the surface of the material.

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Wang Guoyan & He Cong

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