Hall effect Definition and 116 Threads

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    Why semiconductor in Hall effect sensor?

    Why is a slab of semiconductor used instead of just a basic resistor. The charge would be pushed to either side by the magnetic field in the same way, would it not?
  2. A

    Hall Effect Probe for Measuring Magnetic Field Strength

    Homework Statement In a probe that uses the Hall effect to measure magnetic fields, a 11-A current passes through a 1.33-cm-wide and 1.31-mm-thick strip of sodium metal. If the Hall emf is 2.42 μV, what is the magnitude of the magnetic field (take it perpendicular to the flat face of the...
  3. R

    Quantum Hall Effect resistivity

    I'm having trouble understanding why the resistivity behaves as it does in comparison to the density of states for the quantum hall effect. Take the following two diagrams: (A) (B) I understand that there can be no scattering in (A) because all states are full (i.e. no elastic) and the gap is...
  4. J

    Classical Hall effect when current has neutral charge

    If i have a current of both negative and positive charges(i know that there is also current from only negative and only positive charges,i'm not confused) along an infinite wire of square cross-section,and the we put a homogeneous magnetic field normal to the current,then a Lorentz force acts on...
  5. A

    Understanding the Hall Effect: True Statements and Experimental Tips

    In this experiment you will use the Hall Effect to measure the strength of magnetic fields. Which of the following are true statements about the Hall Effect? (Select all that apply.) The Hall probe that we will use in this lab is made of a semiconductor. (check- i know this is one) The value...
  6. V

    Question about Drift Velocity in Hall Effect

    So my textbook is explaining the hall effect and the following equation was derived: ∆VH=vd·B·W But if you look at the diagram, it appears that vd is pointing both ways. So which direction is vd pointing in? Or is this because electrons in the opposite direction is the same thing as holes in...
  7. C

    Quantum Hall Effect: Hamiltonian & Finding Solutions

    Hi , I need a good book or lecture on quantum hall effect. my supervisor wants me to find the Hamiltonian for the Qunatum hall effect, he want me to find this from this relation if it looks like a 2nd order differential of harmonic oscillation. can you please guide me doing this? $$H=...
  8. J

    Hall Effect Lab (Germanium SC) Without Hall Effect Sensor

    1. Lab Method The method for determining the Hall Effect is as follows: This is the method that I was instructed to follow: A current source was connected across a germanium wafer The voltage across the wafer (in the direction of current) was measured with a multimeter A magnetic field was...
  9. jegues

    Electric Motorcycle Drive & Hall Effect Sensor Ringing

    Evening gents, We've built the following circuit in the lab for our DC-DC converter for an electric motorcycle. The blocks from left to right are, High speed optoisolator IR2110 Gate driver IC MOSFET Power buffer circuit MOSFET Power Module PMDC Motor ~48V...
  10. R

    Hall Effect: No hall voltage in a Copper sample.

    I have been carring out an experiment in which I have to measure the hall voltage in two samples given to me, which are Bismuth and Copper. The Hall voltage values of Bismuth come out as expected but when I measure hall voltage in the copper sample, I do not get any changes in the hall voltage...
  11. A

    Can a Magnetic Field Really Induce a Potential Difference in the Hall Effect?

    The idea behind the Hall effect is according to my book that the magnetic field induces a charge distribution such that there is more positive charge on one side and more negative on the other. This induces a potential difference. But the question is: Is this the correct way to view it? I mean...
  12. T

    Archived Solid State Physics: Hall Effect + Semiconductor Lab

    Homework Statement The lab is attached. I've also attached the pre-lab just for the diagram. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Can anyone think of some good errors for this lab? We ended up with ~80% error. I've thought of two: 1. Adjusting the potentiometer so...
  13. T

    How do the effects of semiconductor doping affect the Hall effect?

    How do the effects of semiconductor semiconductor doping affect the Hall effect? For instance, consider number 4 and 5 in the following sample: Using the right hand rule, B points downwards, conventional current points to the right (because of the 5V battery), and therefore, the force...
  14. C

    How does special relativity affect the Hall effect in conductors?

    In the regular hall effect we calculate like this F=qE=qvB then E=vB , now we assume our conductor has width d so we multiply both sides d. then Ed=vBd=V so now our Hall voltage is vBd v is the speed of the charge carriers and B is the magnetic field. But what if our charge carriers...
  15. V

    Selecting magnet to be used along with hall effect sensors.

    Hi, I am trying to create a hall effect based position sensor to be attached onto a DC motor to generate feedback for position control. I am thinking of the following arrangement: 4 hall sensors are placed 90 degrees apart around the magnetic element. Each sensor surface is directed at the...
  16. A

    Magnetic force paradox Hall Effect

    Hello, I was taught that moving charges in an external magnetic field experience force. Okay. I wondered that if the observer was moving with the same velocity as the charge is what would happen? I studied in one book about field transformation and came to know that the charge will...
  17. Z

    What is the Activation Sensitivity of the A1302KUA-T HE Sensor in Gauss?

    I know NOTHING about electronics like this. However, I am taking on a small project. I have a question that you can probably answer in half a second. I bought a few HE sensors, which are on their way. I need to know what activation sensitivity this HE sensor has in Gauss...
  18. P

    What cases can the Hall Effect occur in with copper wire?

    What cases can the hall effect happen? While reading this source. It states : "This is most evident in a thin flat conductor..." So, can this occur with a copper of wire? In any shape or form? Or only flat thick whole spaded conductors?
  19. P

    Hall effect for p-type semiconductor

    In p-type semiconductor the charge carriers are said to be positive, that is electron hole. But still isn't the electrons are movoing ? If positives move to the right that means that in reality electrons are moving to the left. Then how is it that the hall effect experiment for p-type...
  20. A

    Interpreting Hall Effect Equation Physically: B & V

    how to interpret this equation physically? Why increase of B will lead to increase of V? Similar to I,n,e and t thx a lot
  21. O

    Estimating Error in Meas. of Homog. Mag Field w/ Hall Effect Probe

    Homework Statement I'm trying to estimate the error in measurements of a homogenous magnetic field of known orientation using a Gauss-meter that uses a Hall-effect probe. The uncertainty in the measurements reported by the Gauss-meter are given the user's manual. Since the probe is held by...
  22. E

    Hall effect and semiconductors

    I had a problem understanding the hall effect for flow of holes... I thought flowing of holes means that the electrons are flowing the opposite direction,leaving open holes and that's it... but when reading hall effect I couldn't explain the hall effect for electrons and holes... Suppose holes...
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    What Causes the Plateaus and Zeros in the Quantum Hall Effect?

    Hi! I'm having trouble understanding the quantum hall effect, that is, the fact that the Hall resistance versus magnetic field curve has regions where it drops to zero, and the longitudinal resistance versus magnetic field curve features plateaus. When the filling factor is an integer, this...
  24. C

    Help Where can I start if I want to learn Quantum Spin Hall Effect?

    Help please! Where can I start if I want to learn Quantum Spin Hall Effect? I have learned the some fundamental ideas of integer quantum hall effect by myself. Under this background, what more should I read? cause I really can't find any notes or videos that are teaching about QSHE. I am now in...
  25. S

    Hall Effect Current Sensor Measurement Fluctuations at low current measurements

    Hi, I was trying to measure DC link current on a switched mode power supply when I came across a quirk of my circuit. I'm using an LEM HX 03-p SP2 hall effect current transducer to measure current. I couple the output node of my current transducer to ground via a 2KΩ resistor. The device's...
  26. _maxim_

    Hall Effect Magnetic Flux Sensor in very Strong Magnetic Fields

    Dear PFs I am facing a problem with finding a good Hall-effect magnetic flux sensor which should be fixed in the top of a probe working in a very intense magnetic field. The probe must be aligned to a certain degree with respect to the direction of the main field. The requested alignement...
  27. F

    Hall Effect sensor to monitor home electrical apparatus

    Hi Guys, I'm currently doing my final year project which my title is to design a remote sensor to monitor home electrical apparatus by using hall effect sensor. I've build a basic circuit and amplifier to test my hall effect sensor ic ( linear) with a magnet. Everything works fine and now...
  28. T

    Constructing a hall effect transducer

    Is it possible to construct a hall effect transducer without the use of p-type semiconductors? I've been looking into the fundamental design of a hall effect sensor, and it generally comprises some amplification/thermal control bits and pieces that all are bound to the most important part, the...
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    Boltzmann Transport Equation : Hall Effect in the Relaxation Time Approximation

    Hello everyone! I have been on this website for quite a while, and found some interesting answers to many questions, and I decided to create an account to seek you help with a particular issue I encountered in my assignment. Please have a read, and thank you for any input! Homework...
  30. S

    How Does the Hall Effect Experiment Work with Semiconductors and Magnets?

    We have an experiment on Hall Effect,in which we place a semiconductor material in the middle of a 2 poles of a magnet exactly in the middle so that a distance of 1 cm exists between the poles. Questions: 1.Why is a semiconductor placed?Will it make any difference with a metal? 2.Why a 1 cm...
  31. K

    Effect of Hall effect on resistance

    (The topic was previously posted in Electrical Engineering forum) https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=510793 The charge carriers in a current carrying wire subjected to a magnetic field will move to a side due to the Hall effect. But doesn't that also decrease the effective cross...
  32. K

    Effect of Hall effect on resistance

    The charge carriers in a current carrying wire subjected to a magnetic field will move to a side due to the Hall effect. But doesn't that also decrease the effective cross section area through which the charge carriers are moving? Does the resistance increase? If so, how significant is it in...
  33. F

    Hall Effect: Calculating Drift Velocity, Depth & Magnetic Field

    hi everyone, first of all, sorry for my bad english! I've got a computer project from my physics teacher which is about hall effect, the problem says that we have: Drift velocity "Vd" , Depth of the plate "d" and magnetic field "B", now we want to calculate 2 things: first: changing...
  34. U

    The Hall Effect vs. The Lorentz Force

    Hello all, I am having a slight conceptual problem in rationalizing what happens when a current-carrying material is exposed to an orthogonal magnetic field. The Lorentz force experienced by the moving charged particle is generally given by (dropping directional notations for clarity): F = q(E...
  35. S

    Hall Effect - Properties of a slab of metal

    Homework Statement A slab made of unknown material is connected to a power supply as shown in the figure. There is a uniform magnetic field of 0.5 tesla pointing upward throughout this region (perpendicular to the horizontal slab). Two voltmeters are connected to the slab and read steady...
  36. A

    Diophantine equation in the integer quantum hall effect

    Hi everybody! I'm studying the IQHE and I want to understand the rise of the diophantine equation. I read the thouless article but it was no so conclusive. I've also read the kohmoto article (phys rev B 1989) and he says that that property comes from the darboux theorem but i don't...
  37. A

    Measuring the thickness of a thin film of bismuth for Hall Effect experiment.

    Hello there, I'm an undergrad in my 3rd year and I'm doing an investigation into the 'Preparation of Thin Films and their use in Hall Effect measurements.' We are making thin films of bismuth on glass (with pre drilled terminals) in a vacuum system. The way they suggest measuring the...
  38. Z

    Hall Effect sensor design - opposite input

    I am terrible with electric. I just need some guidance on reconfiguring a hall sensor to read the opposite input. I have an analog tachometer from the '80s that was used to sense a groove on a grounded, spinning disk. I want to use the probe (which has 3 wires) to sense a raised piece of...
  39. C

    How to Build a Circuit for a Linear Hall Effect Sensor?

    Hello I recently bought a linear Hall effect sensor for measuring current, but I don't know how to make the circuit to measure the current, could anybody help me with this? Please tell me the circuit. By the way, I use the linear Hall effect sensor CSLA2EL by Honeywell. Thank you very much!
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    Fractional Quantum Hall Effect

    Can someone explain to me as simply as possible why the Laughlin states create energy gaps in the lowest landau level? I am trying to understand for a presentation why the Laughlin states correctly model the QHE effect when the filling factor is a odd fraction (1/3, 1/5, 1/7). As far as I...
  41. M

    Calculating Carrier Concentration in Semiconductors Using the Hall Effect

    A question on semiconductors. I need to determine the carrier concentration and type. I have worked out the type but its the conc. that is getting me. I have the conc., n, as: n = wBJ / eV w is the width of sample, B the mag. field, e is charge, and V the Hall...
  42. K

    Hall Effect Experimental Results Issue

    One of the simple experiments for simply observing Hall effect was done. However, I have a problem with the experimental results (attached .xls) First the current in the solenoid was varied while the current in the Hall Probe was constant. Then the current in the Hall Probe was varied while...
  43. S

    Longitudinal resistivity in the Quantum Hall Effect

    My only problem with a basic conceptual understanding of the Quantum Hall Effect is the relation between longitudinal conductivity and resistivity when the magnetic field is such that the filling factor is an integer, and the Hall resistance is quantized. I fully understand the splitting of the...
  44. S

    Using a Hall Effect sensor IC for high fields

    I'm trying to use IC hall effect sensors for a school project *not homework, rather an ungraded research project*. Basically, we are trying to measure the magnetic field gradient inside of an experiment chamber. The chamber is surrounded by two huge copper coils that have about 1000A running...
  45. Z

    Voltage Induced in Coil: Hall Effect

    Homework Statement http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/2317/img11l.jpg (a = 0.10 m and b = 0.16 m) i=3t^3 - 5t (i - ampéres t - seconds) Determine the voltage induced in the coil to the instant t = 3 sec. well as the current direction. Homework Equations Hall efect The...
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    Understanding the Hall Effect: Explanation of Electrons and Resultant Voltage"

    Can someone explain the Hall Effect? If electrons are moving inside a magnetic field that is perpendicular to the wire, then perpendicular to both the wire and the magnetic field will be a resultant voltage? Why does this voltage arise?
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    Is the Hall Effect Part of Quantum Physics?

    Is the Hall Effect quantum physics?
  48. Y

    What is Spin Hall effect and quantum hall effect

    hi what is Spin Hall effect and quantum hall effect? i can not find a good description on wikipedia.com do you have a good link or description? and another question: why in franck hertz experiment we use MERCURY instead of hydrogen? thanks
  49. E

    Fractional quantum Hall effect, Anyon, Sundance Bilson-Thoompson

    Could Anyons and Fractional quantum Hall effect create 2-D ribbons w/fractional electric charge (e/3) that combine to form fermions or bosons? Sundance Bilson-Thompson proposed a braiding model of 3's which could account for some particles of the standard model (i.e first generation fermions...
  50. S

    Implementing Hall Effect Sensor

    Hi, I am working with a solenoid and I am trying to measure the magnetic field that it can produce using a Hall Effect Sensor but I cannot seem to get any results from the sensor. Does anyone know how this is suppose to be done? Thanks.
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