Quantum Spin Hall effect in graphene

Presenter: José Luis Lado

Published: January 2016

Age: All ages

Views: 2450 views

Tags: graphene, quantum spin Hall, topological

Type: Arts presentations

Source/institution: INLInternational Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory

The quantum spin Hall effect is a topological state of matter characterized by sustaining gapless chiral edge states together with an insulating bulk. This phase can be triggered out by applying strong magnetic fields in a graphene sample