Topological Interface between Pfaffian and anti-Pfaffian Order in $\nu=5/2$ Quantum Hall Effect
Abstract
Recent thermal Hall experiment pumped new energy into the problem of quantum Hall effect, which motivated novel interpretations based on formation of mesoscopic puddles made of Pfaffian and anti-Pfaffian topological orders. Here, we study an interface between the Pfaffian and anti-Pfaffian states, which may play crucial roles in thermal transport, by means of state-of-the-art density-matrix renormalization group simulations on the cylinder geometry. We provide compelling evidences that indicate the edge modes of the Pfaffian and anti-Pfaffian state strongly hybridize with each other around the interface. Moreover, we demonstrate an intrinsic electric dipole moment emerges at the interface, similar to the "p-n" junction sandwiched between N-type and P-type semiconductor. Importantly, we elucidate the topological origin of this dipole moment, whose formation is to counterbalance the mismatch of guiding-center Hall viscosity of bulk Pfaffian and anti-Pfaffian state.
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@article{arxiv.2003.02621,
title = {Topological Interface between Pfaffian and anti-Pfaffian Order in $\nu=5/2$ Quantum Hall Effect},
author = {W. Zhu and D. N. Sheng and Kun Yang},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2003.02621},
year = {2020}
}
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14 pages, 11 figures