Laughlin wave function

The Laughlin wave function is a mathematical description used to understand certain quantum states of electrons in extremely strong magnetic fields, like those in the fractional quantum Hall effect. It captures how electrons, which normally repel each other, can organize into highly correlated, stable patterns that result in fractional electric charges. This wave function explains why electrons behave collectively to produce unique, robust quantum phenomena at very low temperatures, revealing new states of matter with unconventional properties.