Topological metamaterials
The topological properties of an object, associated with an integer called the topological
invariant, are global features that cannot change continuously but only through abrupt …
invariant, are global features that cannot change continuously but only through abrupt …
Nodal lines in momentum space: topological invariants and recent realizations in photonic and other systems
Topological insulators constitute one of the most intriguing phenomena in modern
condensed matter theory. The unique and exotic properties of topological states of matter …
condensed matter theory. The unique and exotic properties of topological states of matter …
Wilson loop approach to fragile topology of split elementary band representations and topological crystalline insulators with time-reversal symmetry
We present a general methodology toward the systematic characterization of crystalline
topological insulating phases with time-reversal symmetry. In particular, taking the two …
topological insulating phases with time-reversal symmetry. In particular, taking the two …
Non-Abelian reciprocal braiding of Weyl points and its manifestation in ZrTe
Weyl semimetals in three-dimensional crystals provide the paradigm example of
topologically protected band nodes. It is usually taken for granted that a pair of colliding …
topologically protected band nodes. It is usually taken for granted that a pair of colliding …
Non-Abelian band topology in noninteracting metals
The topology of line nodes Band structure degeneracies in topological materials can take
the form of lines or even chains of interconnected loops. Wu et al. study theoretically these …
the form of lines or even chains of interconnected loops. Wu et al. study theoretically these …
Geometric approach to fragile topology beyond symmetry indicators
We present a framework to systematically address topological phases when finer
partitionings of bands are taken into account, rather than only considering the two …
partitionings of bands are taken into account, rather than only considering the two …
Giant spin-splitting and tunable spin-momentum locked transport in room temperature collinear antiferromagnetic semimetallic CrO monolayer
In this work, we present theoretical predictions of a two-dimensional collinear
antiferromagnetic semimetal, CrO, which exhibits a giant spin-split band structure, spin …
antiferromagnetic semimetal, CrO, which exhibits a giant spin-split band structure, spin …
Non-Abelian braiding of Weyl nodes via symmetry-constrained phase transitions
Weyl semimetals are arguably the most paradigmatic form of a gapless topological phase.
While the stability of Weyl nodes, as quantified by their topological charge, has been …
While the stability of Weyl nodes, as quantified by their topological charge, has been …
Braid-protected topological band structures with unpaired exceptional points
We demonstrate the existence of topologically stable unpaired exceptional points (EPs), and
construct simple non-Hermitian (NH) tight-binding models exemplifying such remarkable …
construct simple non-Hermitian (NH) tight-binding models exemplifying such remarkable …
Non-Abelian topology of nodal-line rings in -symmetric systems
Nodal lines inside the momentum space of three-dimensional crystalline solids are
topologically stabilized by a π flux of Berry phase. Nodal-line rings in PT-symmetric systems …
topologically stabilized by a π flux of Berry phase. Nodal-line rings in PT-symmetric systems …