Is There a Hall Effect for Phonons?

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The discussion centers on the recent discovery of a Hall effect equivalent for phonons, paralleling the established Hall effect for photons. This finding, reported in a Physical Review Letters (PRL) article, has surprised participants, highlighting the need for further exploration of both phenomena. Additionally, there is a request for a clearer understanding of the Spin Hall Effect (SHE), particularly its intrinsic basis.

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  • Understanding of the Hall Effect in physics
  • Familiarity with phonons and their properties
  • Knowledge of photon behavior in electromagnetic fields
  • Basic concepts of the Spin Hall Effect (SHE)
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  • Read the Physical Review Letters article on the Hall effect for phonons
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  • Study the intrinsic Spin Hall Effect (SHE) and its applications
  • Investigate experimental methods for observing phonon behavior in materials
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That's quite surprising (haven't read the PRL yet) ! :eek:

In fact, I wasn't even aware of the Hall Effect on photons, and is something I'd better read as well. :redface:

Speaking of the Hall Effect, if someone can give me a nice intuitive picture for the Spin Hall Effect, that would be nice too. I've never gotten to completely understanding the basis of the intrinsic SHE.
 
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