Geometric approach to fragile topology beyond symmetry indicators

Abstract

We present a framework to systematically address topological phases when finer partitionings of bands are taken into account, rather than only considering the two subspaces spanned by valence and conduction bands. Focusing on $C_2\mathcal{T}$-symmetric systems that have gained recent attention, for example in the context of layered van-der-Waals graphene heterostructures, we relate these insights to homotopy groups of Grassmannians and flag varieties, which in turn correspond to cohomology classes and Wilson-flow approaches. We furthermore make use of a geometric construction, the so-called Plücker embedding, to induce windings in the band structure necessary to facilitate non-trivial topology. Specifically, this directly relates to the parametrization of the Grassmannian, which describes partitioning of an arbitrary band structure and is embedded in a better manageable exterior product space. From a physical perspective, our construction encapsulates and elucidates the concepts of fragile topological phases beyond symmetry indicators as well as non-Abelian reciprocal braiding of band nodes that arises when the multiple gaps are taken into account. The adopted geometric viewpoint most importantly culminates in a direct and easily implementable method to construct model Hamiltonians to study such phases, constituting a versatile theoretical tool.

22 pages, 9 figures, 9 pages of appendix; new version has updated discussion

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