Is the Edge States Energy Spectrum of a 2D Topological Insulator Linear?

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Abstract

The linearity of the edge states spectrum in a 2D topological insulator, important for various transport phenomena, is studied. Different edge state models are examined. It is found that, in some of them, the linearity is perfect, while, in others, the linearity is approximate.

About the authors

M. V. Entin

Rzhanov Institute of Semiconductor Physics; Novosibirsk State University

Email: mahmood@isp.nsc.ru
Russian Federation, Novosibirsk, 630090; Novosibirsk, 630090

M. M. Mahmoodian

Rzhanov Institute of Semiconductor Physics; Novosibirsk State University

Author for correspondence.
Email: mahmood@isp.nsc.ru
Russian Federation, Novosibirsk, 630090; Novosibirsk, 630090

L. I. Magarill

Rzhanov Institute of Semiconductor Physics; Novosibirsk State University

Email: mahmood@isp.nsc.ru
Russian Federation, Novosibirsk, 630090; Novosibirsk, 630090


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