$R_{xy}$ = $-\frac{B}{ne}$, so it does not depend on the sample geometry.
where $E_y = v_xB$, which we obtain from the steady-state Drude equation. The (surface) current density is $I = j_x W$. Thus $R_{xy} = \frac{v_xB}{j_x} = \frac{-B}{ne}$,
so it does not depend on the sample geometry.
#### Question 2.
If hall resistance and magnetic field are known, the charge density is calculated from $R_{xy} = -\frac{B}{ne}$.
As $V_x = -\frac{I_x}{ne}B$, a stronger field makes Hall voltages easier to measure.
As $V_x = -\frac{I_x}{ne}B$, a stronger field makes Hall voltages easier to measure. A lower charge density does not mean that the Hall voltage is easier to measure, since the current depends also on the charge density.
#### Question 3.
Using that $ I = j_x W$, $E= LE $ and $E = \rho_{xx} j_x$ we obtain:
$$
R_{xx} = \frac{\rho_{xx}L}{W}
$$
where $\rho_{xx} = \frac{m_e}{ne^2\tau}$. Therefore, scattering time ($\tau$) is known and $R_{xx}$ depend upon the sample geometry.
where $\rho_{xx} = \frac{m_e}{ne^2\tau}$. Therefore, scattering time ($\tau$) is known and $R_{xx}$ depend upon the sample geometry, but $\tau$, $n$ do not.
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#### Question 4.
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Find electron density from $n_e = \frac{ZnN_A}{W} $
where *Z* is valence of copper atom, *n* is density, $N_A$ is Avogadro constant and *W* is atomic weight. Use $\rho$ from the lecture notes to calculate scattering time.
($ \tau = 2.57 \cdot 10^{-14} s$)
#### Question 2.
$\lambda = \langle v \rangle\tau$
($\lambda =3 nm $)
#### Question 3.
Scattering time $\tau \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{T}}$; $\rho \propto \sqrt{T}$
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$\rho_{xx}$ is independent of B and $\rho_{xy} \propto B$
This describes a [Lorentzian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spectral_line_shape#Lorentzian).
#### Question 4.
see lecture notes. The sign of the hall coefficient indicates the dominant charge carriers.
### Exercise 4. Positve and negative charge carriers
#### Question 1
$$
$\bf J$ = -n_e e \mathbf{ v_e} + n_h e \mathbf{ v_h}
$$
#### Question 2
Write down the Drude equation for the positive and negative charge carriers seperately, $ \mu_e = \frac{e\tau_e}{m_e}$ and $ \mu_h = \frac{e\tau_h}{m_h}$
#### Question 3
From the assumption, we can ignore the $(\mathbf{ v_i} \times \mathbf{B})_x$ terms. Then combining question 1 and 2 gives the result.
#### Question 4
The net current in the y-direction should be zero.
The sign is determined by a weighted avergage of the charge density and the mobilty of the positive and negative charge carriers.
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This represents a [cycloid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cycloid#/media/File:Cycloid_f.gif): a circular motion around a point that moves in the $y$-direction with velocity $v_d=\frac{E_x}{B_z}$.