Topological Classification of Crystalline Insulators with Point Group Symmetry

Abstract

We show that in crystalline insulators point group symmetry alone gives rise to a topological classification based on the quantization of electric polarization. Using C3 rotational symmetry as an example, we first prove that the polarization is quantized and can only take three inequivalent values. Therefore, a Z3 topological classification exists. A concrete tight-binding model is derived to demonstrate the Z3 topological phase transition. Using first-principles calculations, we identify graphene on BN substrate as a possible candidate to realize the Z3 topological states. To complete our analysis we extend the classification of band structures to all 17 two-dimensional space groups. This work will contribute to a complete theory of symmetry conserved topological phases and also elucidate topological properties of graphene like systems.

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