Reentrant topological phase in half-Heusler compounds

التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
العنوان: Reentrant topological phase in half-Heusler compounds
المؤلفون: Araújo, Augusto L., de Lima, Felipe Crasto, Fazzio, Adalberto
المصدر: Phys. Rev. Materials 8, 124201 (2024)
سنة النشر: 2024
المجموعة: Condensed Matter
مصطلحات موضوعية: Condensed Matter - Materials Science
الوصف: Half-Heusler compounds are known for their various compositions and multifunctional properties including topological phases. In this study, we investigate the topological classification of this class of materials based on the ordering of the $\Gamma_6$, $\Gamma_8$ states, and a previously overlooked $\Gamma_6^*$ state, during an adiabatic expansion process. Using first-principles calculations based on density functional theory, we observed that the non-trivial topology is governed by a three-band mechanism. We provide a simple model derived from $k\cdot p$ Hamiltonian that interprets the topological phase in half-Heusler systems. Additionally, we explore the robustness of the topological phase under tension and a new perspective on the topological nature of half-Heusler compounds.
نوع الوثيقة: Working Paper
DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevMaterials.8.124201
URL الوصول: http://arxiv.org/abs/2409.01385
رقم الانضمام: edsarx.2409.01385
قاعدة البيانات: arXiv
الوصف
DOI:10.1103/PhysRevMaterials.8.124201