Electron hydrodynamics of two-dimensional anomalous Hall materials
Eddwi H. Hasdeo, Johan Ekström, Edvin G. Idrisov, Thomas L. Schmidt
Abstract
We study two-dimensional (2D) electron systems in the hydrodynamic regime. We show that a geometrical Berry curvature modifies the effective Navier-Stokes equation for viscous electron flow in topological materials. For small electric fields, the Hall current becomes negligible compared to the viscous longitudinal current. In this regime, we highlight an unconventional Poiseuille flow with an asymmetric profile and a deviation of the maximum of the current from the center of the system. In a 2D infinite geometry, the Berry curvature leads to current whirlpools and an asymmetry of the potential profile. This phenomenon can be probed by measuring the asymmetric nonlocal resistance profile.