New topological states in HgTe quantum wells from defect patterning

Fu, Hua-Hua; Wu, Ruqian

doi:10.1039/c8nr04878a

New topological states in HgTe quantum wells from defect patterning

Journal Article · 01 January 2018 · Nanoscale

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/c8nr04878a· OSTI ID:1540068

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Department of Physics and Astronomy; University of California; Irvine; USA; School of Physics
Department of Physics and Astronomy; University of California; Irvine; USA

To explore new methods for the realization of the quantum spin Hall (QSH) effect in two-dimensional (2D) materials, we have constructed a honeycomb geometry (HG) by etching rows of hexagonal holes in HgTe quantum wells (QWs).

Research Organization:: Univ. of California, Irvine, CA (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Science (SC)

DOE Contract Number:: FG02-05ER46237

OSTI ID:: 1540068

Journal Information:: Nanoscale, Vol. 10, Issue 33; ISSN 2040-3364

Publisher:: Royal Society of Chemistry

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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