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  • 1Department of Physics, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093, USA.

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We explore 3D topological insulators using Aharonov-Casher fields, revealing coupled spin and orbital angular momentum in flat Landau levels. These exhibit quaternionic analyticity and Z(2) topological surface states, generalizable to higher dimensions.

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Area of Science:

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Quantum Field Theory
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Topological insulators possess unique electronic properties with potential applications in spintronics and quantum computing.
  • Understanding the behavior of matter under strong magnetic fields is crucial for exploring exotic quantum phenomena.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate three-dimensional (3D) topological insulators in a continuum model.
  • To explore the coupling of spin-1/2 fermions with the Aharonov-Casher SU(2) gauge field.
  • To analyze the resulting flat Landau levels and their topological properties.

Main Methods:

  • Coupling spin-1/2 fermions to the Aharonov-Casher SU(2) gauge field.
  • Analyzing the properties of flat Landau levels, including orbital angular momentum and spin coupling.
  • Investigating the quaternionic analyticity of lowest Landau level wave functions in 3D.
  • Characterizing the Z(2) topological class of gapless helical Dirac modes on the surface spectra.

Main Results:

  • Discovery of flat Landau levels with coupled orbital angular momentum and spin helicity.
  • Demonstration of quaternionic analyticity in 3D lowest Landau level wave functions, generalizing 2D complex analyticity.
  • Identification of gapless helical Dirac modes in surface spectra, classified within the Z(2) topological class.
  • Generalization of flat Landau levels to arbitrary dimensions.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides a theoretical framework for understanding 3D topological insulators in the continuum.
  • The findings reveal novel quantum phenomena, including quaternionic analyticity and Z(2) topological surface states.
  • The results offer insights into potential experimental realizations and interaction effects in these systems.