کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
1592712 1002671 2012 4 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Robust level coincidences in the subband structure of quasi-2D systems
موضوعات مرتبط
مهندسی و علوم پایه مهندسی مواد دانش مواد (عمومی)
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Robust level coincidences in the subband structure of quasi-2D systems
چکیده انگلیسی

Recently, level crossings in the energy bands of crystals have been identified as a key signature for topological phase transitions. Using realistic models we show that the parameter space controlling the occurrence of level coincidences in energy bands has a much richer structure than anticipated previously. In particular, we identify robust level coincidences that cannot be removed by a small perturbation of the Hamiltonian compatible with the crystal symmetry. Different topological phases that are insulating in the bulk are then separated by a gapless (metallic) phase. We consider HgTe/CdTe quantum wells as a specific example.


► We study energy level coincidences in HgTe/CdTe quantum wells.
► Level coincidences may occur even if not supported by symmetry.
► Robust level coincidences are not destroyed by small system changes.
► Robust level coincidences correspond to novel metallic phase.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: Solid State Communications - Volume 152, Issue 23, December 2012, Pages 2096–2099
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