Observation of topological states residing at step edges of WTe2

Two-dimensional topological insulators support edge conduction electrons but its realization in real materials is rare. Here, Peng et al. report the direct observation of topological states at the step edge of WTe2.

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Autores principales: Lang Peng, Yuan Yuan, Gang Li, Xing Yang, Jing-Jing Xian, Chang-Jiang Yi, You-Guo Shi, Ying-Shuang Fu
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Publicado: Nature Portfolio 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/2b3f456794264c8f92533284415fed91
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Sumario:Two-dimensional topological insulators support edge conduction electrons but its realization in real materials is rare. Here, Peng et al. report the direct observation of topological states at the step edge of WTe2.