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Topological Interface between Pfaffian and anti-Pfaffian Order in $\nu=5/2$ Quantum Hall Effect

Strongly Correlated Electrons 2020-10-07 v1

Abstract

Recent thermal Hall experiment pumped new energy into the problem of ν=5/2\nu=5/2 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