This book deals with the discovery and explanation of the quantum Hall effect and its fundamental principles. It is meant for undergraduate and graduate students of physics, engineering, and applied sciences studying condensed matter physics. Doctoral students and researchers of this subject will also find it equally useful. It begins with a historical overview of this effect wherein the experiment and the physical systems are described. It progresses to cover discrete symmetries like inversion symmetry, time reversal symmetry, particle-hole symmetry, and chiral symmetry. It also examines how the Hamiltonian transforms under such symmetry operations. Two 1D models, namely the Su-Schrieffer-Heeger (SSH) model and a Kitaev chain with superconducting correlations, are discussed too. Then, the quantum Hall effect in graphene is explained. Further, the spin Hall effect is studied which may have prospects of using graphene as spintronic devices. The book ends with a brief review on fractional quantum Hall effect.

This book offers an extensive discussion on quantum Hall effect for students of physics and engineering, studying condensed matter physics.

About the Author
Saurabh Basu is professor at the Department of Physics at Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati. He has developed the syllabi for several specialised courses in Condensed Matter Physics, Statistical Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics etc. Additionally, Author has taught 4 online courses in the Swayam-Moocs platform. He has published numerous research papers on Condensed Matter Physics.


Book Information
ISBN 9781316511756
Author Saurabh Basu
Format Hardback
Page Count 240
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press