Towards a spin dual of the fractional quantum Hall effect
Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
2010-10-05 v3 High Energy Physics - Theory
Abstract
Electromagnetic duality between the Aharonov-Bohm and the Aharonov-Casher quantum mechanical phases predicts the existence of a new collective state of matter which can be regarded as a spin dual to the fractional quantum Hall effect. The state, induced by electric fields, is driven by effective spin-spin interactions. We derive experimental and materials conditions of spin-spin interactions and electric fields under which the new state may be observed.
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@article{arxiv.0802.4117,
title = {Towards a spin dual of the fractional quantum Hall effect},
author = {Jean J. Heremans and Djordje Minic},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0802.4117},
year = {2010}
}
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8 pages, 2 figures