The role of spin–orbit coupling in topologically protected interface states in Dirac materials

The role of spin–orbit coupling in topologically protected interface states in Dirac materials

We highlight the fact that two-dimensional (2D) materials with Dirac-like low energy band structures and spin–orbit coupling (SOC) will produce linearly dispersing topologically protected Jackiw–Rebbi modes at interfaces where the Dirac mass changes sign. These modes may support persistent spin or v...

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Main Authors: D S L Abergel, Jonathan M Edge, Alexander V Balatsky
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IOP Publishing 2014-01-01
Series:New Journal of Physics
Subjects:
Dirac materials
interface states
persistent currents
topological protection
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1088/1367-2630/16/6/065012

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https://doi.org/10.1088/1367-2630/16/6/065012

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