Abstract

We develop a theory of next-generation even-denominator fractional quantum Hall states, including bulk quasiparticles, edge-transport signatures distinguishing pairing channels, and trial wavefunctions. We derive general relations for how flux attachment changes universal properties and prove that the topological stability of interface modes is invariant under flux attachment. We compare next-generation paired states with Bonderson-Slingerland states at the same fillings and show that they have identical quasiparticle charge and exchange statistics, while remaining distinct phases. Energetically, the next-generation states are favored in the lowest Landau level and the Bonderson-Slingerland states in the first excited Landau level.

Abstract

We develop a theory of next-generation even-denominator fractional quantum Hall states, including bulk quasiparticles, edge-transport signatures distinguishing pairing channels, and trial wavefunctions. We derive general relations for how flux attachment changes universal properties and prove that the topological stability of interface modes is invariant under flux attachment. We compare next-generation paired states with Bonderson-Slingerland states at the same fillings and show that they have identical quasiparticle charge and exchange statistics, while remaining distinct phases. Energetically, the next-generation states are favored in the lowest Landau level and the Bonderson-Slingerland states in the first excited Landau level.

Abstract

We develop a theory of next-generation even-denominator fractional quantum Hall states, including bulk quasiparticles, edge-transport signatures distinguishing pairing channels, and trial wavefunctions. We derive general relations for how flux attachment changes universal properties and prove that the topological stability of interface modes is invariant under flux attachment. We compare next-generation paired states with Bonderson-Slingerland states at the same fillings and show that they have identical quasiparticle charge and exchange statistics, while remaining distinct phases. Energetically, the next-generation states are favored in the lowest Landau level and the Bonderson-Slingerland states in the first excited Landau level.

Abstract

We develop a theory of next-generation even-denominator fractional quantum Hall states, including bulk quasiparticles, edge-transport signatures distinguishing pairing channels, and trial wavefunctions. We derive general relations for how flux attachment changes universal properties and prove that the topological stability of interface modes is invariant under flux attachment. We compare next-generation paired states with Bonderson-Slingerland states at the same fillings and show that they have identical quasiparticle charge and exchange statistics, while remaining distinct phases. Energetically, the next-generation states are favored in the lowest Landau level and the Bonderson-Slingerland states in the first excited Landau level.