Published October 10, 1992 | Version v1
Journal article

Toward a conformal field theory for the quantum Hall effect

Creators

  • 1. Center for Particle Physics, Univ. of Texas, Austin, TX (United States)

Description

In this paper an effective Hamiltonian for the study of the quantum Hall effect is proposed. This Hamiltonian, which includes a current-current interaction has the form of a Hamiltonian for a conformal field theory in the large N limit. An order parameter is constructed from which the Hamiltonian may be derived. This order parameter may be viewed as either a collective coordinate for a system of N charged particles in a strong magnetic field; or as a field of spins associated with the cyclotron motion of these particles

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
International Journal of Modern Physics B
Journal Volume
6
Journal Issue
19
Journal Page Range
p. 3235-3248.
ISSN
0217-9792
CODEN
IJPBEV