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The quantized Hall effect.

H L Stormer, D C Tsui

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |June 17, 1983
    PubMed
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    The Hall effect in two-dimensional systems exhibits surprising quantization at low temperatures and high magnetic fields. This phenomenon leads to quantized Hall resistance and significantly reduced electrical resistance.

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    Area of Science:

    • Solid-state physics
    • Experimental condensed matter physics

    Background:

    • The Hall effect describes the voltage difference across an electrical conductor, transverse to an electric current in the conductor and a magnetic field perpendicular to the current.
    • Recent experimental research has focused on understanding the behavior of the Hall effect in two-dimensional systems under specific conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the phenomenon of Hall effect quantization in two-dimensional systems.
    • To explore the implications of this quantization on electrical resistance.

    Main Methods:

    • Experimental measurements were conducted on two-dimensional systems.
    • The experiments involved low temperatures and high magnetic fields.

    Main Results:

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    • The ratio of Hall voltage to electric current was observed to be quantized in units of h/e(2).
    • Electrical resistance dropped to exceptionally low values, significantly below those of normal metals.

    Conclusions:

    • The quantization of the Hall effect is a significant and surprising discovery in solid-state research.
    • This effect has profound implications for understanding electronic properties in reduced dimensions and suggests potential for novel electronic devices.