Dynamically Characterizing the Structures of Dirac Points via Wave Packets
arXiv:2605.08236 · doi:10.1088/0256-307X/40/11/110302
Abstract
Topological non-trivial band structures are the core problem in the field of topological materials. In this paper, we investigate the topological band structure in a system with controllable Dirac points from the perspective of wave packet dynamics. By adding a third-nearest-neighboring coupling to the graphene model, additional pairs of Dirac points emerge. The emergence and annihilation of Dirac points result in hybrid and parabolic points, and we show that these band structures can be revealed by the dynamical behaviors of wave packets. Particularly, for the gapped hybrid point, the motion of the wave packet shows a one-dimensional \emph{Zitterbewegung} motion. Furthermore, we also show that the winding number associated with the Dirac point and parabolic point can be determined via the center-of-mass and spin texture of wave packets, respectively. The results of this work could motivate new experimental methods to characterize the system's topological signatures through wave packet dynamics, which may also find application in systems of other exotic topological materials.
6 pages, 5 figures. comments are welcome
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