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DOE OSTI2014

First-principles study on the relationship between magnetic anisotropy and anomalous Hall effect of bct-Fe{sub 50}Co{sub 50}

We studied quantitative relationship between the intrinsic anomalous Hall conductivity (σ{sub xy}) and the uniaxial magnetic anisotropy constant (K{sub u}) of bct-Fe{sub 50}Co{sub 50} using first-principles calculation because these quantities originate from spin-orbit interaction. We found that the obtained σ{sub xy} and K{sub u} with changing the axial ratio c/a (1≤c/a≤√(2)) exhibit similar behavior mainly arising from the common band mixing of the minority-spin d{sub xy} and d{sub x{sup 2}−y{sup 2}} states near the Fermi level which is sensitive to c/a.

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DOE OSTI2018

Topological Hall effect in diffusive ferromagnetic thin films with spin-flip scattering

In this paper, we study the topological Hall (TH) effect in a diffusive ferromagnetic metal thin film by solving a Boltzmann transport equation in the presence of spin-flip scattering. A generalized spin-diffusion equation is derived which contains an additional source term associated with the gradient of the emergent magnetic field that arises from skyrmions. Because of the source term, spin accumulation may build up in the vicinity of the skyrmions. This gives rise to a spin-polarized diffusion current that in general suppresses the bulk TH current. Only when the spin-diffusion length is much smaller than the skyrmion size does the TH resistivity approach the value derived by Bruno et al. [Phys. Rev. Lett. 93, 096806 (2004)]. Finally, we derive a general expression of the TH resistivity that applies to thin-film geometries with spin-flip scattering, and show that the corrections to the TH resistivity become large when the size of room temperature skyrmions is further reduced to tens of nanometers.

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DOE OSTI2018

Algebraic approach to fractional quantum Hall effect

We construct an algebraic description for the ground state and for the static response of the quantum Hall plateaus with a filling factor ν = N/(2N + 1) in the large N limit. Here, by analyzing the algebra of the fluctuations of the shape of the Fermi surface of the composite fermions, we find the explicit form of the projected static structure (SSF) factor at large N and fixed z = (2N + 1)qℓ B ~ 1, where q is the wave number at which the system is probed, and ℓ B is the magnetic length. When z < 3.8, we obtain the exact universal formula for the projected SSF. The formula does not depend on the particular form of the Hamiltonian.

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DOE OSTI2016

Composite fermions and the first-Landau-level fine structure of the fractional quantum Hall effect

A set of scalar operators, originally introduced in connection with an analytic first-Landau-level (FLL) construction of fractional quantum Hall (FQHE) wave functions for the sphere, are employed in a somewhat different way to generate explicit representations of both hierarchy states (e.g., the series of fillings ν = 1/3, 2/5, 3/7,. . .) and their conjugates (ν = 1, 2/3, 3/5,. . .) as noninteracting quasielectrons filling fine-structure subshells within the FLL. This yields, for planar and spherical geometries, a quasielectron representation of the incompressible FLL state of filling p/(2p + 1) in a magnetic field of strength B that is algebraically identical to the IQHE state of filling ν = p in a magnetic field of strength B/(2p + 1). The construction provides a precise definition of the quasielectron/composite fermion that differs in some respects from common descriptions: they are eigenstates of L,L z ; they and the FLL subshells they occupy carry a third index $\mathscr{F}$ that is associated with breaking of scalar pairs; they absorb in their internal wave functions one, not two, units of magnetic flux; and they share a common, simple structure as vector products of a spinor creating an electron and one creating magnetic flux. We argue that these properties are a consequence of the breaking of the degeneracy of noninteracting electrons within the FLL by the scale-invariant Coulomb potential. We discuss the sense in which the wave function construction supports basic ideas of both composite fermion and hierarchical descriptions of the FQHE. We describe symmetries of the quasielectrons in the ν = 1/2 limit, where a deep Fermi sea of quasielectrons forms, and the quasielectrons take on Majorana and pseudo-Dirac characters. In conclusion, we show that the wave functions can be viewed as fermionic excitations of the bosonic half-filled shell, producing at ν = 1/2 an operator that differs from but plays the same role as the Pfaffian.

Fractional quantum Hall effect↗
DOE OSTI2024

Noncommutative gauge symmetry in the fractional quantum Hall effect

Abstract We show that a system of particles on the lowest Landau level can be coupled to a probe U(1) gauge field$$ \mathcal{A} $$ A μ in such a way that the theory is invariant under a noncommutative U(1) gauge symmetry. While the temporal component$$ \mathcal{A} $$ A 0 of the probe field is coupled to the projected density operator, the spatial components$$ \mathcal{A} $$ A i are best interpreted as quantum displacements, which distort the interaction potential between the particles. We develop a Seiberg-Witten-type map from the noncommutative U(1) gauge symmetry to a simpler version, which we call “baby noncommutative” gauge symmetry, where the Moyal brackets are replaced by the Poisson brackets. The latter symmetry group is isomorphic to the group of volume preserving diffeomorphisms. By using this map, we resolve the apparent contradiction between the noncommutative gauge symmetry, on the one hand, and the particle-hole symmetry of the half-filled Landau level and the presence of the mixed Chern-Simons terms in the effective Lagrangian of the fractional quantum Hall states, on the other hand. We outline the general procedure which can be used to write down effective field theories which respect the noncommutative U(1) symmetry.

Physics↗
NASA NTRS2010

Comparisons in Performance of Electromagnet and Permanent-Magnet Cylindrical Hall-Effect Thrusters

Three different low-power cylindrical Hall thrusters, which more readily lend themselves to miniaturization and low-power operation than a conventional (annular) Hall thruster, are compared to evaluate the propulsive performance of each. One thruster uses electromagnet coils to produce the magnetic field within the discharge channel while the others use permanent magnets, promising power reduction relative to the electromagnet thruster. A magnetic screen is added to the permanent magnet thruster to improve performance by keeping the magnetic field from expanding into space beyond the exit of the thruster. The combined dataset spans a power range from 50-350 W. The thrust levels over this range were 1.3-7.3 mN, with thruster efficiencies and specific impulses spanning 3.5-28.7% and 400-1940 s, respectively. The efficiency is generally higher for the permanent magnet thruster with the magnetic screen, while That thruster s specific impulse as a function of discharge voltage is comparable to the electromagnet thruster.

Polzin, K. A.↗
DOE OSTI2015

Hall effect measurements on thermoelectric Ca{sub 3}Co{sub 4}O{sub 9}: On how to determine the charge carrier concentration in strongly correlated misfit cobaltites

The Hall coefficient R{sub H} and electrical conductivity of misfit calcium cobalt oxide (Ca{sub 2}CoO{sub 3−δ}){sub q}(CoO{sub 2}) (CCO) were measured at room temperature for different oxygen vacancy concentrations δ. Based on these and numerous previous results, it is shown that the charge carrier concentrations n obtained by the classical formula R{sub H} = 1/ne are between 3 and 6 × 10{sup 20} cm{sup −3} and thereby much lower than those derived by other experimental techniques and fail to explain the observed electric properties of CCO. We show that the experimental results are well described using an earlier proposed t–J-model for strongly correlated electrons on a triangular lattice. The hopping parameter t for CCO was found to be ≈ −20 K and the charge carrier concentration of fully oxidized CCO to be 5.7 × 10{sup 21} cm{sup −3} (0.41 hole type carriers per formula unit), in agreement with other experimental techniques.

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DOE OSTI2024

Splitting of the Girvin-MacDonald-Platzman Density Wave and the Nature of Chiral Gravitons in the Fractional Quantum Hall Effect

A fundamental manifestation of the nontrivial correlations of an incompressible fractional quantum Hall (FQH) state is that an electron added to it disintegrates into more elementary particles, namely fractionally-charged composite fermions (CFs). We show here that the Girvin-MacDonald-Platzman (GMP) density-wave excitation of the 𝜈=𝑛/(2⁢𝑝⁢𝑛±1) FQH states also splits into more elementary single CF excitons. In particular, the GMP graviton, which refers to the recently observed spin-2 neutral excitation in the vanishing wave vector limit [Liang et al., Nature 628, 78 (2024)], remains undivided for 𝜈 =𝑛/(2⁢𝑛 ±1) but splits into two gravitons at 𝜈 =𝑛/(4⁢𝑛 ±1) with 𝑛 >1. Here, a detailed experimental confirmation of the many observable consequences of the splitting of the GMP mode should provide a unique window into the correlations underlying the FQH effect.

Composite fermions↗
DOE OSTI2021

Stability of the particle-hole Pfaffian state and the 5 2 -fractional quantum Hall effect

Here we present a method for the exact construction of the fully particle-hole symmetric Pfaffian (PH-Pfaffian) ground state and its charged excitations on a sphere. We adopt the Moore-Read state, but with a nonholomorphic pairing component as in previous studies, and project it to the lowest Landau level. We study the energetics as well as other properties of these states and find that in a pure system interacting with the Coulomb forces the PH-Pfaffian cannot compete with either the Moore-Read state or its particle-hole conjugate, the anti-Pfaffian state, as an explanation for the 5/2 effect.

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NASA NTRS1978

Hall effect and magnetoresistivity in the ternary molybdenum sulfides

The Hall coefficient and magnetoresistance of sputtered films of Cu(x)Mo6S8 and PbMo6S8 have been measured, as well as the magnetoresistance in sintered samples of the same materials. Assuming a single band model, net carrier densities and mean mobilities are determined

Woollam, J. A.↗
NASA NTRS2002

High Performance Power Module for Hall Effect Thrusters

Previous efforts to develop power electronics for Hall thruster systems have targeted the 1 to 5 kW power range and an output voltage of approximately 300 V. New Hall thrusters are being developed for higher power, higher specific impulse, and multi-mode operation. These thrusters require up to 50 kW of power and a discharge voltage in excess of 600 V. Modular power supplies can process more power with higher efficiency at the expense of complexity. A 1 kW discharge power module was designed, built and integrated with a Hall thruster. The breadboard module has a power conversion efficiency in excess of 96 percent and weighs only 0.765 kg. This module will be used to develop a kW, multi-kW, and high voltage power processors.

Pinero, Luis R.↗
DOE OSTI2021

Discrete quantum geometry and intrinsic spin Hall effect

We show that the quantum geometry of the Fermi surface can be numerically described by a three-dimensional discrete quantum manifold. This approach not only avoids singularities in the Fermi sea, but it also enables the precise computation of the intrinsic Hall conductivity resolved in spin, as well as any other local properties of the Fermi surface. The method assures numerical accuracy when the Fermi level is arbitrarily close to singularities, and it remains robust when Kramers degeneracy is protected by symmetry. Furthermore, the approach is demonstrated by calculating the anomalous Hall and spin Hall conductivities of a two-band lattice model of a Weyl semimetal and a full-band ab initio model of zinc-blende GaAs.

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