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Topological properties of a bipartite lattice of domain wall states.


ABSTRACT: We propose a generalization of the Su-Schrieffer-Heeger (SSH) model of the bipartite lattice, consisting of a periodic array of domain walls. The low-energy description is governed by the superposition of localized states at each domain wall, forming an effective mono-atomic chain at a larger scale. When the domain walls are dimerized, topologically protected edge states can appear, just like in the original SSH model. These new edge states are formed exclusively by soliton-like states and therefore, the new topological states are qualitatively different from the regular SSH edge states. They posses a much longer localization length and are more resistant to on-site disorder, in marked contrast to the standard SSH case.

SUBMITTER: Munoz F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6255788 | biostudies-other | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other

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Topological properties of a bipartite lattice of domain wall states.

Munoz F F   Pinilla Fernanda F   Mella J J   Molina Mario I MI  

Scientific reports 20181126 1


We propose a generalization of the Su-Schrieffer-Heeger (SSH) model of the bipartite lattice, consisting of a periodic array of domain walls. The low-energy description is governed by the superposition of localized states at each domain wall, forming an effective mono-atomic chain at a larger scale. When the domain walls are dimerized, topologically protected edge states can appear, just like in the original SSH model. These new edge states are formed exclusively by soliton-like states and there  ...[more]

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