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Charlie Guinn
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Hi everybody,
I'm a second semester physics major who was fortunate enough to get a position in a research group at my school. What I want to do is get a head start on learning the physics that this lab studies. Currently, I'm in the honors section of basic E & M and I do well in class, not really having any issues. What the lab I'm in studies is the fractional quantum hall effect in 2D electron gases. I've learned all about the "normal" hall effect in class and I'm SO curious about the quantum hall effect that we're measuring. My question is this: Is there a reasonable way for me to start learning about the basics of quantum mechanics to give me an understanding of the fractional quantum hall effect? I understand that I have a LONG way to go before I'm there, but I'm so curious that I can barely stand it. If there is a way, could somebody point me in the right direction of where to start studying? I'm getting into reading papers that other universities publish about the same research, but I always get lost once things get quantum. Any help?
-Charlie
I'm a second semester physics major who was fortunate enough to get a position in a research group at my school. What I want to do is get a head start on learning the physics that this lab studies. Currently, I'm in the honors section of basic E & M and I do well in class, not really having any issues. What the lab I'm in studies is the fractional quantum hall effect in 2D electron gases. I've learned all about the "normal" hall effect in class and I'm SO curious about the quantum hall effect that we're measuring. My question is this: Is there a reasonable way for me to start learning about the basics of quantum mechanics to give me an understanding of the fractional quantum hall effect? I understand that I have a LONG way to go before I'm there, but I'm so curious that I can barely stand it. If there is a way, could somebody point me in the right direction of where to start studying? I'm getting into reading papers that other universities publish about the same research, but I always get lost once things get quantum. Any help?
-Charlie