Quantum Hall Effect and Hall Voltage

In summary, the Quantum Hall Effect is a phenomenon observed in two-dimensional electron systems subjected to low temperatures and strong magnetic fields, where the Hall resistance quantizes into discrete values. This effect results in the emergence of a Hall voltage perpendicular to both the current flow and the magnetic field. The quantization of the Hall resistance is linked to fundamental constants, revealing insights into quantum mechanics and material properties, and has applications in precision measurements and quantum computing.
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I understand that the Quantum Hall Effect explains how both the transverse and longitudinal resistance vary with magnetic field strength.

I don’t get why the hall resistance is equal to the hall voltage over the current .


I know current isn’t a vector quantity but isn’t the hall resistance an opposition to the charge flow that goes across the conductor due to the magnetic field?

I have read that Ohm’s Law has nothing to do with Hall Voltage but I can’t understand why Rhall=Vhall/I

I would only think the longitudinal resistance would be an opposition to the current I.

What is wrong with the way I am visualizing this?
 
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