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Discriminant indicator with generalized rotational symmetry

arXiv:2203.05773 · doi:10.1103/PhysRevB.105.214103

Abstract

Discriminant indicators with generalized inversion symmetry are computed only from data at the high-symmetry points. They allow a systematic search for exceptional points. In this paper, we propose discriminant indicators for two- and three-dimensional systems with generalized -fold rotational symmetry (, ). As is the case for generalized inversion symmetry, the indicator taking a nontrivial value predicts the emergence of exceptional points and loops without ambiguity of the reference energy. A distinct difference from the case of generalized inversion symmetry is that the indicator with generalized -fold rotational symmetry (, ) can be computed only from data at two of four high-symmetry points in the two-dimensional Brillouin zone. Such a difference is also observed in three-dimensional systems. Furthermore, we also propose how to fabricate a two-dimensional system with generalized four-fold rotational symmetry for an electrical circuit.

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