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Area of Science:

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Quantum Phenomena

Background:

  • Bi4I4 is a novel quasi-one-dimensional topological insulator (TI).
  • The α phase of Bi4I4 was recently predicted to be a higher-order TI, challenging previous assumptions of it being a trivial insulator.
  • Understanding the electronic properties and potential applications of α-Bi4I4 is crucial for advancing TI research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the electronic transport properties of exfoliated α-Bi4I4.
  • To provide experimental evidence for the predicted unconventional band topology in α-Bi4I4.
  • To explore the potential of α-Bi4I4 for hosting topological superconductivity.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication and characterization of α-Bi4I4 field-effect transistors.
  • Gate-tunable transport measurements, including longitudinal and Hall resistance.
  • Combined experimental techniques (transport, photoemission) and theoretical calculations.

Main Results:

  • Observation of gate-tunable ambipolar boundary channels in α-Bi4I4.
  • Evidence for unconventional band topology, including a Dirac-like resistance peak and sign change in Hall resistance.
  • Demonstration of gate-tunable supercurrent in an α-Bi4I4 Josephson junction, indicating topological superconductivity potential.

Conclusions:

  • The study confirms the non-trivial topological nature of α-Bi4I4.
  • Gate-tunable boundary channels, potentially arising from novel surface or hinge states, are identified.
  • α-Bi4I4 exhibits significant potential for mediating topological superconductivity.