Abstract

Quantization of the Hall resistance of the two-dimensional electron gas in GaAs-AlxGa1−xAs heterostructures is observed at 4.2 K and at magnetic fields as low as 4.2 T. This demonstrates its practical use as a primary resistance standard.

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HeterojunctionQuantization (signal processing)Condensed matter physicsHall effectMaterials scienceQuantum Hall effectMagnetic fieldPhysicsQuantum mechanicsMathematics

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Year
1981
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article
Volume
38
Issue
7
Pages
550-552
Citations
219
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D. C. Tsui, A. C. Gossard (1981). Resistance standard using quantization of the Hall resistance of GaAs-Al<i>x</i>Ga1−<i>x</i>As heterostructures. Applied Physics Letters , 38 (7) , 550-552. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.92408

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10.1063/1.92408