Scaling theory of the integer quantum Hall effect

A brief review is given of the present understanding of the transitions between integer quantized plateaus of the Hall conductivity in two-dimensional disordered systems in a strong magnetic field. The similarity to continuous thermodynamic phase transitions is emphasized. Results of numerical simulations for non-interacting electrons are presented and compared to experiment. The role of the Coulomb interactions at the integer quantum Hall transitions is studied.

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