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Magnetic field induced metal-insulator transition in a one-dimensional chain: Application to neutron star atmospheres

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It is shown that, in the non-interacting limit, a one-dimensional metallic system has a transition to an insulating phase, in presence of external magnetic fieldH, if μB H>E B where μB is the Bohr magneton andE Bis the energy band width of the electronic states. Possible realization of this effect in the atmosphere of neutron stars is pointed out.

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  1. Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore, India

    S. Chatterjee

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Chatterjee, S. Magnetic field induced metal-insulator transition in a one-dimensional chain: Application to neutron star atmospheres. Astrophys Space Sci 162, 167–170 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00653354

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