An interaction mechanism is proposed that can account for the anomalous Hall effect in different magnetic materials. In particular, the sign and the temperature dependence of the anomalous Hall resistivity are obtained for ferromagnetic metals. Moreover, a partial explanation is provided for the anomalies in the paramagnetic region of antiferromagnets. The difficulties of the present theory are discussed.

• Received 19 December 1966

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRev.160.421