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  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Solid State Physics

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  • Understanding current flow is crucial for quantum Hall effect (QHE) devices.
  • Existing models propose various current distribution patterns, including edge states and bulk transport.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the actual distribution of electrical current within quantum Hall effect devices.
  • To critically evaluate commonly proposed current flow models in QHE systems.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical analysis of charge carrier behavior in QHE regimes.
  • Examination of potential profiles and their influence on current localization.
  • Simulation or modeling of current flow dynamics under QHE conditions.

Main Results:

  • Skipping orbits, a proposed edge current phenomenon, are demonstrated to be non-physical in QHE devices.
  • The majority of the applied current is found to flow through the interior of the device.
  • Current localization is primarily influenced by confining and charge-redistribution potentials.

Conclusions:

  • The prevailing model of edge-localized current in QHE devices is inaccurate.
  • Current in QHE devices is predominantly distributed in the bulk, challenging conventional understanding.
  • Further research should focus on bulk transport mechanisms and potential engineering for QHE device applications.