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Sum Rule of the Hall Conductance in Random Quantum Phase Transition

Disordered Systems and Neural Networks 2009-10-31 v3

Abstract

The Hall conductance σxy\sigma_{xy} of two-dimensional {\it lattice} electrons with random potential is investigated. The change of σxy\sigma_{xy} due to randomness is focused on. It is a quantum phase transition where the {\it sum rule} of σxy\sigma_{xy} plays an important role. By the {\it string} (anyon) gauge, numerical study becomes possible in sufficiently weak magnetic field regime which is essential to discuss the floating scenario in the continuum model. Topological objects in the Bloch wavefunctions, charged vortices, are obtained explicitly. The anomalous plateau transitions (Δσxy=2,3,...>1\Delta \sigma_{xy}= 2,3,... >1) and the trajectory of delocalized states are discussed.

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@article{arxiv.cond-mat/9903223,
  title  = {Sum Rule of the Hall Conductance in Random Quantum Phase Transition},
  author = {Y. Hatsugai and K. Ishibashi and Y. Morita},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:cond-mat/9903223},
  year   = {2009}
}

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7 pages RevTeX, 4 postscript figures, to appear in Physical Review Letters