Examining the Connection between Gauge Invariance and the Integral Quantum Hall Effect
Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
2007-05-23 v1
Abstract
We show the inconsistency of the argument linking the integral quantum Hall effect to gauge invariance. The inconsistency mainly consists of equating gauge and real vector potential transformations for a particular system geometry. Correct handling gives no Hall quantization.
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@article{arxiv.cond-mat/0009394,
title = {Examining the Connection between Gauge Invariance and the Integral Quantum Hall Effect},
author = {Reinhold Brueckner},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:cond-mat/0009394},
year = {2007}
}
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4 pages, 2 figures, equations embedded