Tag Archives: Topological Insulators

Magnetic Topological Insulators Have an Edgy Side

Edge currents are observed in a magnetic topological insulator even when conventional theory says that they should not. Continue reading

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A Hallmark of Topological Insulators is Measured in Atoms

Using ultracold atoms, researchers measure the number of chiral edge states in a system with time-reversal symmetry. Continue reading

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