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Observation of a fractional quantum Hall state at v=1/4 in a wide GaAs quantum well.

Journal Article · · Proposed for publication in Physical Review Letters.
OSTI ID:951534
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  1. Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
  2. Bell Labs, Lucent Technologies, Murray Hill, NJ

We report the observation of an even-denominator fractional quantum Hall state at {nu}=1/4 in a high quality, wide GaAs quantum well. The sample has a quantum well width of 50 nm and an electron density of n{sub e}=2.55 x 10{sup 11} cm{sup -2}. We have performed transport measurements at T{approx}35 mK in magnetic fields up to 45 T. When the sample is perpendicular to the applied magnetic field, the diagonal resistance displays a kink at {nu}=1/4. Upon tilting the sample to an angle of {theta}=20.3{sup o} a clear fractional quantum Hall state emerges at {nu}=1/4 with a plateau in the Hall resistance and a strong minimum in the diagonal resistance.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
951534
Report Number(s):
SAND2008-6826J
Journal Information:
Proposed for publication in Physical Review Letters., Journal Name: Proposed for publication in Physical Review Letters.
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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