Geometric invariants of the quantum Hall effect (Q1824168)

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Geometric invariants of the quantum Hall effect
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    Geometric invariants of the quantum Hall effect (English)
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    The quantum Hall effect is studied considering one-particle in a two- dimensional sample of infinite size with a random potential. By using the Thom isomorphisms for \(C^*\) crossed products and the Connes cyclic cohomology theory, the Hall conductivity is identified with a topological index which is obviously an integer. The main result of the paper is contained in the theorem formulated in the introduction.
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    quantum Hall effect
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    one-particle in a two-dimensional sample of infinite size with a random potential
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    Thom isomorphisms
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    \(C^*\) crossed products
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    Connes cyclic cohomology theory
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    topological index
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