Topological $\pi$ modes and beyond

Abstract

This short Perspective article presents an overview of the discovery of topological $\pi$ modes as well as their physical significance in quantum computing and the understanding of an exotic phase of matter, i.e., the Floquet time crystal. The recent proposals of $2\pi /k$ modes as the generalizations of $\pi$ modes are further elucidated.

arXiv comment5 pages, 1 figure. Published in Science Bulletin

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