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arXiv:1510.08593 · Physical Review X

Universal Quantum Criticality in the Metal-Insulator Transition of Two-Dimensional Interacting Dirac Electrons

Yuichi Otsuka, Seiji Yunoki, Sandro Sorella

Published Mar 17, 2016• 229 citations
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Abstract

The metal-insulator transition is an important aspect of quantum mechanics. Using lattice models populated with Dirac electrons, researchers present a numerically exact investigation of this transition.
DOI
10.1103/physrevx.6.011029

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