Quantum Spin Hall Effect and Topological Phase Transition in HgTe Quantum Wells
Journal Article
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· Science
OSTI ID:973051
We show that the quantum spin Hall (QSH) effect, a state of matter with topological properties distinct from those of conventional insulators, can be realized in mercury telluride-cadmium telluride semiconductor quantum wells. When the thickness of the quantum well is varied, the electronic state changes from a normal to an 'inverted' type at a critical thickness d{sub c}. We show that this transition is a topological quantum phase transition between a conventional insulating phase and a phase exhibiting the QSH effect with a single pair of helical edge states. We also discuss methods for experimental detection of the QSH effect.
- Research Organization:
- SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-76SF00515
- OSTI ID:
- 973051
- Report Number(s):
- SLAC-REPRINT-2010-057
- Journal Information:
- Science, Journal Name: Science Journal Issue: 5806 Vol. 314; ISSN 0193-4511; ISSN SCEHDK
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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