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We theoretically propose that the van der Waals layered ternary transition metal chalcogenide V$_2 MX_4$ ($M=$ W, Mo; $X=$ S, Se) is a new family of quantum anomalous Hall insulators with sizable bulk gap and Chern number $\mathcal{C}=-1$.…
Topological quantum phases have been largely understood in weakly correlated systems, which have identified various quantum phenomena such as spin Hall effect, protected transport of helical fermions, and topological superconductivity.…
We theoretically propose that the monolayer $A$Ti$X$ family (KTiSb, KTiBi, RbTiSb, SrTiSn) are potential candidates for large-gap quantum anomalous Hall insulators with high Chern number $\mathcal{C}=2$. Both of the topology and magnetism…
The interplay between linearly dispersing or Dirac-like, and flat electronic bands, for instance, in the kagome ferromagnets, has attracted attention due to a possible interplay between topology and electronic correlations. Here, we report…
Quantum anomalous Hall (QAH) insulator is the key material to study emergent topological quantum effects, but its ultralow working temperature limits experiments. Here, by first-principles calculations, we find a family of stable…
Two-dimensional Chern insulators have emerged as crucial platforms for the realization of the quantum anomalous Hall effect, and as such have attracted significant interest in spintronics and topological quantum physics due to their unique…
Nontrivial band topology combined with magnetic ordering can produce quantum anomalous Hall insulator (QAHI), which may lead to advances in device concepts. Here, through first-principles calculations, stable monolayer $\mathrm{Fe_2Br_2}$…
Ferromagnetic topological insulators exhibit the quantum anomalous Hall effect that might be used for high precision metrology and edge channel spintronics. In conjunction with superconductors, they could host chiral Majorana zero modes…
Recently, the quantum anomalous Hall (QAH) insulators are predicted in Lithium-decorated iron-based superconductor monolayer materials (LiFeX (X=S, Se and Te)) with very high Curie temperature (\textcolor[rgb]{0.00,0.00,1.00}{PRL 125,…
Quantum anomalous Hall effect (QAHE) has been experimentally realized in magnetically-doped topological insulators or intrinsic magnetic topological insulator MnBi$_2$Te$_4$ by applying an external magnetic field. However, either the low…
The exploration of nontrivial transport phenomena associated with the interplay between magnetic order and spin-orbit coupling (SOC), particularly in van der Waals (vdW) systems has gained a resurgence of interest due to their easy…
Fe$_4$GeTe$_2$, an itinerant vdW ferromagnet (FM) having Curie temperature (T$_C$) close to room temperature ($\sim 270$ K), exhibits another transition (T$_{SR}$ $\sim$ 120 K) where the easy axis of magnetization changes from in-plane to…
The quantum anomalous Hall (QAH) effect is a novel topological spintronic phenomenon arising from inherent magnetization and spin-orbit coupling. Various theoretical and experimental efforts have been devoted in search of robust intrinsic…
Itinerant ferromagnetism at room temperature is a key ingredient for spin transport and manipulation. Here, we report the realization of nearly-room-temperature itinerant ferromagnetism in Co doped Fe5GeTe2 thin flakes. The ferromagnetic…
Anomalous Nernst effect, a result of charge current driven by temperature gradient, provides a probe of the topological nature of materials due to its sensitivity to the Berry curvature near the Fermi level. Fe3GeTe2, one important member…
We present a thorough magnetization and magneto-transport study of the diluted Fe-intercalated CrTe2 family member, Fe1/5CrTe2, a van der Waals ferromagnet. Fe1/5CrTe2 shows an elevated Curie transition temperature of 182 K in comparison to…
The layered van der Waals ferromagnetic Fe$_3$GeTe$_2$ harbours an unconventional interplay between topology and magnetism, leading to a large anomalous Hall conductivity at low temperatures. Here, we investigate the temperature dependence…
The interplay of magnetism and topology is a key research subject in condensed matter physics and material science, which offers great opportunities to explore emerging new physics, like the quantum anomalous Hall (QAH) effect, axion…
It is of great interest to explore intrinsic two-dimensional ferromagnetism and seek better two-dimensional quantum anomalous Hall insulator materials. Here, we show that the FeBr$_3$ monolayer is an intrinsic two-dimensional ferromagnetic…
Magnetism, when combined with an unconventional electronic band structure, can give rise to forefront electronic properties such as the quantum anomalous Hall effect, axion electrodynamics, and Majorana fermions. Here we report the…