New quantum phase between the Fermi glass and the Wigner crystal in two dimensions

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作者
Benenti, G [1 ]
Waintal, X [1 ]
Pichard, JL [1 ]
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[1] Ctr Etud Saclay, Serv Phys Etat Condense, F-91191 Gif Sur Yvette, France
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10.1103/PhysRevLett.83.1826
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O4 [物理学];
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0702 ;
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For intermediate Coulomb energy to Fermi energy ratios r(s), spinless fermions in a random potential form a new quantum phase which is neither a Fermi glass, nor a Wigner crystal. Studying small clusters, we show that this phase gives rise to an ordered flow of enhanced persistent currents for disorder strength and ratios r(s), where a metallic phase has been recently observed in two dimensions.
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页码:1826 / 1829
页数:4
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