Is the Edge States Energy Spectrum of a 2D Topological Insulator Linear?
- Authors: Entin M.V.1,2, Mahmoodian M.M.1,2, Magarill L.I.1,2
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Affiliations:
- Rzhanov Institute of Semiconductor Physics
- Novosibirsk State University
- Issue: Vol 52, No 4 (2018)
- Pages: 526-530
- Section: XXV International Symposium “Nanostructures: Physics and Technology”, Saint Petersburg, June 26–30, 2017. Quantum Wells, Quantum Wires, Quantum Dots, and Band Structure
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/1063-7826/article/view/202935
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1134/S1063782618040139
- ID: 202935
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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