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The binding energy and structure of biexcitons in strong magnetic field is investigated using the stochastic variational method. The magnetic field confines the electrons and positrons in a small volume leading to Wigner-crystal like states of particles.
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Varga, K. Biexciton in magnetic fields. Few-Body Syst 47, 65–71 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00601-009-0062-3
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