תובנה - Condensed Matter Physics - # Paired Fermions in Strong Magnetic Fields and Daughters of Even-Denominator Hall Plateaus

Unified Description of Daughter States Flanking Even-Denominator Quantum Hall Plateaus

Q: How do the experimental signatures of the daughter states, such as thermal Hall conductance and upstream noise, depend on the specific pairing channel of the parent state?

The experimental signatures of daughter states, particularly thermal Hall conductance and upstream noise, are intricately linked to the specific pairing channel of the parent state. In the context of quantum Hall physics, the thermal Hall conductance ( \kappa_{xy} ) is a critical observable that reflects the topological order of the state. For daughter states derived from paired superfluids, the thermal Hall conductance can be expressed as: [ \kappa_{QH} = m \kappa_0, \quad \kappa_{QP} = (m + 2) \kappa_0 ] where ( m ) is a quantum number associated with the specific daughter state. This indicates that the thermal Hall conductance of daughter states deviates from that of Jain states by a quantized amount, specifically by eight thermal conductance quanta. This difference arises because the daughter states inherit distinct topological orders from their parent states, which are characterized by their unique edge modes and bulk excitations. Upstream noise, on the other hand, serves as a complementary signature that can distinguish between chiral and non-chiral states. For instance, Jain states exhibit zero upstream noise due to their chiral nature, while daughter states can exhibit non-zero upstream noise depending on their thermal Hall conductance. The presence of upstream modes indicates that the daughter states can have different edge excitations compared to their parent states, which is influenced by the pairing channel. Thus, the specific pairing channel of the parent state not only determines the filling factors of the daughter states but also their thermal Hall conductance and upstream noise characteristics, providing a robust framework for experimental identification.

Q: What are the implications of the observed suppression of Jain states and the development of half-filled and daughter states in wide quantum wells and hole systems for our understanding of the role of Landau level mixing and effective mass in quantum Hall physics?

The observed suppression of Jain states alongside the emergence of half-filled and daughter states in wide quantum wells and hole systems has significant implications for our understanding of Landau level mixing and effective mass in quantum Hall physics. In wide quantum wells, the increased Landau level mixing can lead to a reduction in the Coulomb repulsion experienced by electrons, facilitating the formation of paired states. This phenomenon suggests that the effective mass of carriers plays a crucial role in determining the stability of various quantum Hall states. As the effective mass increases, the cyclotron energy decreases, which can enhance the likelihood of pairing among composite fermions. This attraction can lead to the formation of a composite-Fermi liquid (CFL) or even a BCS superconductor, resulting in the development of half-filled states. The suppression of Jain states indicates that the energy scale associated with the attraction between composite fermions surpasses the cyclotron energy, leading to a transition from Jain states to paired states. This transition highlights the delicate balance between Landau level mixing, effective mass, and the interactions among composite fermions, suggesting that these factors are critical in determining the phase diagram of quantum Hall systems.

Q: Could the insights gained from the analysis of daughter states provide guidance for the search and identification of novel even-denominator quantum Hall states in other materials and platforms?

Yes, the insights gained from the analysis of daughter states can significantly guide the search and identification of novel even-denominator quantum Hall states in other materials and platforms. The comprehensive understanding of the topological orders, filling factors, and experimental signatures associated with daughter states provides a framework for predicting the behavior of similar states in different systems. For instance, the established relationships between the pairing channels of parent states and the resulting daughter states can be applied to explore new materials, such as bilayer graphene or other two-dimensional electron systems. The ability to distinguish between Jain states and daughter states through thermal Hall conductance and upstream noise measurements can be utilized to identify potential candidates for novel even-denominator states. Moreover, the theoretical predictions regarding the filling factors and quantum numbers of daughter states can serve as a roadmap for experimentalists. By targeting specific filling factors and observing the corresponding signatures, researchers can systematically explore the parameter space of various materials to uncover new quantum Hall states. This approach not only enhances our understanding of existing states but also opens avenues for discovering exotic phases of matter in the realm of quantum Hall physics.

מושגי ליבה

Paired fermions in strong magnetic fields can form bosonic integer quantum Hall states, which correspond to the experimentally observed 'daughter states' flanking even-denominator quantum Hall plateaus.

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The content provides a comprehensive and unified description of the 'daughter states' that have been observed experimentally next to several even-denominator quantum Hall plateaus. The key insights are:

The daughter states arise from the pairing of composite fermions, which can form bosonic integer quantum Hall states when the effective magnetic field experienced by the pairs satisfies certain conditions.
Each paired quantum Hall state at half-filling (ν = 1/2) has one daughter state on its hole-doped side (ν < 1/2) and one on its particle-doped side (ν > 1/2). The filling factors of these daughter states coincide with members of the Jain sequence ν = n/(2n+1), but their topological properties differ significantly.
The daughter states can be described within the composite fermion framework, the K-matrix formalism, using trial wavefunctions, and through a coupled-wire construction. This unified treatment yields the topological orders, quantum numbers, and experimental signatures of all the daughter states.
The analysis also explains several experimentally observed features, such as the suppression of Jain states and the concomitant development of half-filled and daughter states in wide quantum wells and hole systems. This is attributed to the residual attraction between composite fermions, which can drive the formation of paired states.
The thermal Hall conductance and upstream noise measurements can distinguish the daughter states from the corresponding Jain states at the same filling factors. Additionally, the shift quantum number provides a unique signature for each daughter state.

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The filling factors of the daughter states coincide with members of the Jain sequence ν = n/(2n+1).
The thermal Hall conductances of the daughter states differ by eight thermal conductance quanta from those of the corresponding Jain states.
The shift quantum number S provides a unique signature for each daughter state.

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"Each paired quantum Hall state at ν = 1/2 has one daughter on its hole-doped side ν < 1/2 (shaded red) and one on its particle-doped side ν > 1/2 (shaded blue)."
"Crucially, no two daughters share the same two parents."
"The unique parentage implies that Hall conductance measurements alone could pinpoint the topological order of even-denominator plateaus."

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Paired fermions in strong magnetic fields and daughters of even-denominator Hall plateaus

by Misha Yutush... ב- arxiv.org 10-03-2024

https://arxiv.org/pdf/2405.03753.pdf

Paired fermions in strong magnetic fields and daughters of even-denominator Hall plateaus

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How do the experimental signatures of the daughter states, such as thermal Hall conductance and upstream noise, depend on the specific pairing channel of the parent state?

The experimental signatures of daughter states, particularly thermal Hall conductance and upstream noise, are intricately linked to the specific pairing channel of the parent state. In the context of quantum Hall physics, the thermal Hall conductance ( \kappa_{xy} ) is a critical observable that reflects the topological order of the state. For daughter states derived from paired superfluids, the thermal Hall conductance can be expressed as:
[
\kappa_{QH} = m \kappa_0, \quad \kappa_{QP} = (m + 2) \kappa_0
]
where ( m ) is a quantum number associated with the specific daughter state. This indicates that the thermal Hall conductance of daughter states deviates from that of Jain states by a quantized amount, specifically by eight thermal conductance quanta. This difference arises because the daughter states inherit distinct topological orders from their parent states, which are characterized by their unique edge modes and bulk excitations.
Upstream noise, on the other hand, serves as a complementary signature that can distinguish between chiral and non-chiral states. For instance, Jain states exhibit zero upstream noise due to their chiral nature, while daughter states can exhibit non-zero upstream noise depending on their thermal Hall conductance. The presence of upstream modes indicates that the daughter states can have different edge excitations compared to their parent states, which is influenced by the pairing channel. Thus, the specific pairing channel of the parent state not only determines the filling factors of the daughter states but also their thermal Hall conductance and upstream noise characteristics, providing a robust framework for experimental identification.

What are the implications of the observed suppression of Jain states and the development of half-filled and daughter states in wide quantum wells and hole systems for our understanding of the role of Landau level mixing and effective mass in quantum Hall physics?

The observed suppression of Jain states alongside the emergence of half-filled and daughter states in wide quantum wells and hole systems has significant implications for our understanding of Landau level mixing and effective mass in quantum Hall physics. In wide quantum wells, the increased Landau level mixing can lead to a reduction in the Coulomb repulsion experienced by electrons, facilitating the formation of paired states. This phenomenon suggests that the effective mass of carriers plays a crucial role in determining the stability of various quantum Hall states.
As the effective mass increases, the cyclotron energy decreases, which can enhance the likelihood of pairing among composite fermions. This attraction can lead to the formation of a composite-Fermi liquid (CFL) or even a BCS superconductor, resulting in the development of half-filled states. The suppression of Jain states indicates that the energy scale associated with the attraction between composite fermions surpasses the cyclotron energy, leading to a transition from Jain states to paired states. This transition highlights the delicate balance between Landau level mixing, effective mass, and the interactions among composite fermions, suggesting that these factors are critical in determining the phase diagram of quantum Hall systems.

Could the insights gained from the analysis of daughter states provide guidance for the search and identification of novel even-denominator quantum Hall states in other materials and platforms?

Yes, the insights gained from the analysis of daughter states can significantly guide the search and identification of novel even-denominator quantum Hall states in other materials and platforms. The comprehensive understanding of the topological orders, filling factors, and experimental signatures associated with daughter states provides a framework for predicting the behavior of similar states in different systems.
For instance, the established relationships between the pairing channels of parent states and the resulting daughter states can be applied to explore new materials, such as bilayer graphene or other two-dimensional electron systems. The ability to distinguish between Jain states and daughter states through thermal Hall conductance and upstream noise measurements can be utilized to identify potential candidates for novel even-denominator states.
Moreover, the theoretical predictions regarding the filling factors and quantum numbers of daughter states can serve as a roadmap for experimentalists. By targeting specific filling factors and observing the corresponding signatures, researchers can systematically explore the parameter space of various materials to uncover new quantum Hall states. This approach not only enhances our understanding of existing states but also opens avenues for discovering exotic phases of matter in the realm of quantum Hall physics.