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Phenomenological formula for Quantum Hall resistivity based on the Riemann zeta function

Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics 2024-03-01 v1

Abstract

We propose a formula constructed out of elementary functions that captures many of the detailed features of the transverse resistivity ρxy\rho_{xy} for the integer quantum Hall effect. It is merely a phenomenological formula in the sense that it is not based on any transport calculation for a specific class of physical models involving electrons in a disordered landscape, thus, whether a physical model exists which realizes this resistivity remains an open question. Nevertheless, since the formula involves the Riemann zeta function and its non-trivial zeros play a central role, it is amusing to consider the implications of the Riemann Hypothesis in light of it.

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@article{arxiv.2209.07468,
  title  = {Phenomenological formula for Quantum Hall resistivity based on the Riemann zeta function},
  author = {André LeClair},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2209.07468},
  year   = {2024}
}

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12 pages

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