| Fractionalization in the cuprates: Detecting the topological order |
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| Author(s): Senthil T, Fisher MPA |
| Source: PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS Volume: 86 Issue: 2 Pages: 292-295 Published: JAN 8 2001 |
| Times Cited: 72 References: 13 |
| Abstract: The precise theoretical characterization of a fractionalized phase in spatial dimensions higher than one is through the concept of "topological order" We describe a physical effect that is a robust and a direct consequence of this hidden order that should enable a precise experimental characterization of fractionalized phases, fn particular, we propose specific ''smoking-gun" experiments to unambiguously settle the issue of electron fractionalization in the underdoped cuprates. |
| Document Type: Article |
| Language: English |
| Reprint Address: Senthil, T (reprint author), Univ Calif Santa Barbara, Inst Theoret Phys, Santa Barbara, CA 93106 USA |
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1. Univ Calif Santa Barbara, Inst Theoret Phys, Santa Barbara, CA 93106 USA |
| Publisher: AMERICAN PHYSICAL SOC, ONE PHYSICS ELLIPSE, COLLEGE PK, MD 20740-3844 USA |
| Subject Category: Physics, Multidisciplinary |
| IDS Number: 389GZ |
| ISSN: 0031-9007 |