Abstract
We observe nonequilibrium melting of the two dimensional electron crystal on the surface of liquid helium. Melting is indicated by a sharp change in the magnetoresistance. The temperature and electric field at which melting occurs depends upon the applied magnetic field. A model is presented involving magnetic field induced shear melting.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 199-203 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Solid State Communications |
| Volume | 78 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Apr 1991 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemistry(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Materials Chemistry