Basics of the Quantum Hall Effects - Lecture 3

Explore the fundamental concepts of Quantum Hall Effects in this comprehensive lecture, the third in a series by Ganpathy Murthy from the University of Kentucky. Delve into the intricacies of chiral edge states, fractional charges, and Abelian fractional quantum Hall states. Gain insights into how these quantum phenomena relate to potential applications in quantum information processing. Learn about the unique properties of these systems that make them promising candidates for topologically protected quantum computation. Understand the connection between condensed matter physics and quantum information theory, and discover how these fields intersect in cutting-edge research. This lecture is part of the "Condensed Matter Meets Quantum Information" program organized by the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, designed to bridge the gap between condensed matter researchers and quantum information specialists.