Fractional quantum Hall effect at zero magnetic field observed in an unexpected material

Nature, Published online: 21 February 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-00067-yThe fractional quantum anomalous Hall effect occurs when the Hall resistance in a material is quantized to fractional multiples of the fundamental unit h/e2 at zero magnetic field. Observing the effect in a system consisting of a combination of five-layer graphene and hexagonal boron nitride enriches the family of topological matter phases, and opens up new opportunities in quantum computation.

Fractional quantum Hall effect at zero magnetic field observed in an unexpected material

Nature, Published online: 21 February 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-00067-y

The fractional quantum anomalous Hall effect occurs when the Hall resistance in a material is quantized to fractional multiples of the fundamental unit h/e2 at zero magnetic field. Observing the effect in a system consisting of a combination of five-layer graphene and hexagonal boron nitride enriches the family of topological matter phases, and opens up new opportunities in quantum computation.

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