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Tunable and direction-dependent group velocities in topologically protected edge states

Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics 2016-06-01 v2 Quantum Physics

Abstract

Topological effects continue to fascinate physicists since more than three decades. One of their main applications are high-precision measurements of the resistivity. We propose to make also use of the spatially separated edge states. It is possible to realize strongly direction-dependent group velocities. They can also be tuned over orders of magnitude so that robust delay lines and interference devices are within reach.

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@article{arxiv.1601.00961,
  title  = {Tunable and direction-dependent group velocities in topologically protected edge states},
  author = {Götz S. Uhrig},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1601.00961},
  year   = {2016}
}

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5 pages, 4 figures