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arXiv:1203.0613

The complex quantum harmonic oscillator: A model for the fractional quantum Hall effect

Arbab I. Arbab

Published Mar 3, 2012• 0 citations
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Abstract

The recently introduced model of a complex (two dimensional) quantum harmonic oscillator is found to account for the observed Fractional quantum Hall effect (FQHE). The sequences of the observed FQHE conductivity and charge are explained. The two sequences are found to express a quantity and its complex conjugated partner. The oscillator is found to have two degenerates states, $\psi_n$, with angular momenta $\pm n\,\hbar$., where $h = 2\pi \hbar $ is the Planck's constant.

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