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Topologically protected states in $\delta$-doped junctions with band inversion

Topologically protected states in $\delta$-doped junctions with band inversion

Authors :
Diaz-Fernandez, A.
del Valle, N.
Diaz, E.
Dominguez-Adame, F.
Source :
Phys. Rev. B 98, 085424 (2018)
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

A topological boundary can be formed at the interface between a trivial and a topological insulator. The difference in the topological index across the junction leads to robust gapless surface states. Optical studies of these states are scarce in the literature, the reason being the difficulty to isolate their response from that of the bulk. In this work, we propose to deposit a $\delta$ layer of donor impurities in close proximity to a topological boundary to help detecting gapless surface states. As we will show, gapless surface states are robust against this perturbation and they enhance intraband optical transitions as measured by the oscillator strength. These results allow to understand the interplay of surface and bulk states in topological insulators.

Details

Database :
arXiv
Journal :
Phys. Rev. B 98, 085424 (2018)
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsarx.1805.09879
Document Type :
Working Paper
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.98.085424