3 papers
cond-mat.mtrl-sci2026
Millimeter-Scale, Atomically Controlled 2D Topological Insulators Revealed by Multimodal Spectroscopy
Woojoo Lee, Qiang Gao, Yufei Zhao +20
Quantum spin Hall insulators, or synonymously known as 2D topological insulators, are crucial 2D systems hosting topologically protected edge states. The working temperature of thi…
physics.app-ph2024
Theoretical Insights into Layered Metamaterials with Enhanced Thermal and Mechanical Properties
Hossein Rokni, Patrick Singleton, Yuanlong Zheng +3
The inherent trade-off between ultra-low thermal conductivity and high mechanical rigidity in natural materials limits their utility in advanced applications. Inspired by the uniqu…
cond-mat.mtrl-sci2024
Preservation of Topological Surface States in Millimeter-Scale Transferred Membranes
Chi Ian Jess Ip, Qiang Gao, Khanhy Du Nguyen +10
Ultrathin topological insulator membranes are building blocks of exotic quantum matter. However, traditional epitaxy of these materials does not facilitate stacking in arbitrary or…