Reply to Comment on `Theory of microwave-induced zero-resistance states in two-dimensional electron systems' and on `Microwave-induced zero-resistance states and second-harmonic generation in an ultraclean two-dimensional electron gas'

TL;DR

This paper defends the original theory of microwave-induced zero-resistance states in 2D electron systems, demonstrating that the questions raised are answerable within it and criticizing the alternative bulk theory for missing key features.

Contribution

It clarifies the validity of the original theory and critiques the bulk theory proposed by the commenter, emphasizing the latter's failure to explain fundamental phenomena.

Findings

Original theory adequately addresses raised questions.

Bulk theory fails to explain key features.

Original theory remains consistent with experimental observations.

Abstract

We show that all questions raised in the Comment can be easily answered within the theory formulated in the commented papers. It is also shown that the bulk theory promoted by the commenter fails to explain the most important fundamental features of the discussed phenomenon.