Integer quantum Hall effect in a PbTe quantum well

Abstract

Transport measurements have been carried out on a 10 nm n-type PbTe / Pb 0.9 Eu 0.1 Te quantum well at millikelvin temperatures. The Hall and longitudinal resistances are measured in a Van der Pauw geometry under high magnetic fields up to 23 T. A robust signature of the integer quantum Hall effect is observed without any sign of parasitic parallel conduction. The unconventional sequence of filling factors associated with the integer quantum Hall effect is discussed in terms of the occupancy of multiple valleys.