Theory of inversion-<mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mml:msub><mml:mi mathvariant="double-struck">Z</mml:mi><mml:mn>4</mml:mn></mml:msub></mml:math> protected topological chiral hinge states and its applications to layered antiferromagnets
Yutaro Tanaka, Ryo Takahashi, Tiantian Zhang, Shuichi Murakami
Abstract
The authors show the configurations of hinge states in higher-order topological insulators with inversion symmetry and find a difference of hinge states between the cases with an even and odd number of layers in layered antiferromagnets.
Topics & Concepts
HingePhysicsTopological insulatorTopology (electrical circuits)Symmetry (geometry)Theoretical physicsInversion (geology)Point reflectionCondensed matter physicsGroup theoryQuantum mechanicsGroup (periodic table)Topological Materials and PhenomenaAdvanced Condensed Matter PhysicsChemical and Physical Properties of Materials