Essays about: "topological insulators"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words topological insulators.

  1. 1. Quantum Transport in Topological Insulator Nanowires

    University essay from KTH/Fysik

    Author : Sergi Pradas Rodriguez; [2023]
    Keywords : quantum transport; topological insulators; nanowires; numerical analysis; Kwant; etc.; kvanttransport; topologiska isolatorer; nanotrådar; numerisk analys; Kvant; etc.;

    Abstract : Three-dimensional topological insulators are materials that have a bulk band gap like a traditional insulator, but which hold topologically protected conducting surface states. In this thesis we present a numerical analysis of the surface states of topological insulator nanowires in the tight-binding approximation. READ MORE

  3. 2. Higher Forms and Dimensional Hierarchy in Topological Condensed Matter

    University essay from KTH/Fysik

    Author : Yashar Honarmandi; [2022]
    Keywords : Theoretical physics; topological quantum matter; parametrized systems; Berry phase; higher Berry curvature; effective field theory; topological action; topological insulators; dimensional hierarchy; Teoretisk fysik; topologisk kvantmateria; parametriserade system; Berryfas; högre Berrykrökning; effektiv fältteori; topologisk verkan; topologiska isolatorer; dimensionshierarki;

    Abstract : This report discusses higher differential forms with applications in the study of topological phenomena. The integer quantum Hall effect is first discussed, demonstrating a connection between models on a lattice and quantum field theories bridged by a topological invariant, namely the Chern number. READ MORE

  4. 3. Topological Band Theory, An Overview

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för fysik

    Author : Jens Roderus; [2021-06-14]
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    Abstract : Topological insulators, superconductors and semi-metals are states of ma er with unique features such as quantized macroscopic observables and robust, gapless edge states. ese states can not be explained by standard quantum mechanics, but require also the framework of topology to be properly characterized. READ MORE

  5. 4. Topological properties of flat bands in generalized Kagome lattice materials

    University essay from KTH/Fysik

    Author : Daniela Pinto Dias; [2021]
    Keywords : tight-binding; topological insulators; flat bands; edge states; honeycomb-Kagome lattice; tätt bindande modell; topologiska isolatorer; platta band; kanttillstånder; bikakan-Kagome gitter;

    Abstract : Topological insulators are electronic materials that behave like an ordinary insulator in their bulk but have robust conducting states on their edge. Besides, in some materials the band structure presents completely flat bands, a special feature leading to strong interactions effects. READ MORE

  6. 5. Gap properties of helical edge states in two-dimensional topological insulators with time-dependent magnetic impurities

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Fasta tillståndets fysik; Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen

    Author : Simon Wozny; [2020]
    Keywords : topological insulators; edge states; impurities; density of states; Green s function; Floquet; Physics and Astronomy;

    Abstract : The quantum mechanical equivalent of the classical Hall effect can lead to interesting results in solid state physics. A similar effect, that has received attention in recent years, occurs when large spin-orbit coupling is present in a material, the so-called quantum-spin Hall effect. READ MORE