Origins of electronic bands in antiferromagnetic topological insulator MnBi${}_2$Te${}_4$

Abstract

Despite the rapid progress in understanding the first intrinsic magnetic topological insulator MnBi${}_2$Te${}_4$, its electronic structure remains a topic under debates. Here we perform a thorough spectroscopic investigation into the electronic structure of MnBi${}_2$Te${}_4$ via laser-based angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy. Through quantitative analysis, we estimate an upper bound of 3 meV for the gap size of the topological surface state. Furthermore, our circular dichroism measurements reveal band chiralities for both the topological surface state and quasi-2D bands, which can be well reproduced in a band hybridization model. A numerical simulation of energy-momentum dispersions based on a four-band model with an additional step potential near the surface provides a promising explanation for the origin of the quasi-2D bands. Our study represents a solid step forward in reconciling the existing controversies in the electronic structure of MnBi${}_2$Te${}_4$, and provides an important framework to understand the electronic structures of other relevant topological materials MnBi${}_{2n}$Te${}_{3n+1}$.

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