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Topological states of quantum matter

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: Electrons in graphene can be described by the relativistic Dirac equation for massless fermions and exhibit a host of unusual properties. The surfaces of certain band insulators—called topological insulators—can be described in a similar way, leading to an exotic metallic surface on an otherwise ‘ordinary’ insulator.

Source: Physics

DOI: 10.1103/physics.1.6

Author: Shou-cheng Zhang

Institution: Stanford University

Language: English

Topic: Topological Materials and Phenomena

Subfield: Condensed Matter Physics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: National Science Foundation, American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund, Division of Materials Research

Award: Theory of Graphene and the Spin Hall Effect