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Area of Science:

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Quantum Materials

Background:

  • Symmetry-enforced nodal-line semimetals offer robustness but are restricted to specific momentum points.
  • Accidental nodal-line semimetals allow for more flexible band crossing locations but are typically fragile.
  • Designing robust and tunable nodal-line semimetals remains a key challenge in materials science.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel method for creating hybrid nodal-line semimetals by engineering lattice vacancies.
  • To investigate the coexistence and properties of both symmetry-enforced and accidental nodal lines in a single material.
  • To demonstrate a pathway for designing robust and tunable topological materials from simple atomic structures.

Main Methods:

  • Developing an effective model incorporating symmetry analysis to describe nodal-line formation.
  • Performing first-principles calculations to verify the theoretical predictions in specific material systems.
  • Utilizing lattice engineering via periodic vacancy distributions to create hybrid topological phases.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated the creation of hybrid nodal-line semimetals featuring both symmetry-enforced and accidental nodal lines.
  • Showcased that the accidental nodal lines in these engineered materials exhibit enhanced robustness against perturbations.
  • Verified the theoretical framework and material predictions through comprehensive first-principles simulations.

Conclusions:

  • Periodic vacancy engineering provides a viable route to hybrid nodal-line semimetals.
  • This approach offers a simpler alternative to complex compound synthesis for robust topological materials.
  • The findings open new avenues for designing tunable and robust quantum materials.